Glossary of Karst and Cave Terms
Based on "A Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology with Special to Environmental Karst Hydrology" EPA/600/R-02/003, 2002, EPA: Washington, DC., Speleogenesis Glossary includes 2699 cave & karst terms
intergranular voids
Generally primary or secondarily enhanced voids within rocks, with average dimensions of 0.00l to 0.lmm. Such voids, or pores, may provide interconnected porosity in many karst rocks and allow early water movement under laminar flow conditions [9].
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