Both glacial and karst landscapes are being affected by us. This damage can be both irreversible and reversible but can degrade the environment.
GLACIAL
Ski resorts can have a big impact on glacial landscapes. In fact, any over-building can affect landscapes and cause landslides, avalanches, can alter the water supply and do even more damage! Greenhouse gases caused by us can melt glaciers, and ice caps - causing damage to not only the environment but the flora and fauna that live there. This can have a big impact on glacial landscapes. Glacial landscapes are too affected by contamination. Litter and other contaminating waste can affect the growth of plants. |
KARST
Large or inappropriate construction can damage the natural processes of formation in karst caves. This can result in alterations in airflow and animal habitat as well. Contamination plays a factor of degradation of karst landscapes by humans. Waterways that karst landforms or landscapes depend on can be easily polluted and affect the natural process of formation. Karst landscapes can be affected by vandalism and the loss/destruction of resources. Bringing oil, lint or dust into a karst cave could cause more damage than you think! |