Vausseau's Karst Theory

Vausseau's Karst Theory explains how limestone landscapes form through the chemical weathering of rock due to acidic water. When rainwater absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and soil, it becomes slightly acidic. This acidic water seeps into the ground, dissolving limestone and creating unique geological features like caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers, all characteristic of karst topography. The theory highlights the relationship between geomorphology and hydrology, emphasizing how water movement and chemical processes shape the Earth's surface over time, leading to the formation of these distinctive and often striking natural formations.