The Karst of the Tramuntana Range, Mallorca Island

Abstract

Exokarst landforms, as well as caves and shafts, are common in the Tramuntana Range (Mallorca Island, western Mediterranean) owing to the presence of extensive limestone outcrops and suitable bioclimatic environmental conditions. The mountain range has excellent examples of polje-like depressions, dolines, karrenfields and karst gorges, especially in the northern sector. Karrenfields are the most remarkable landforms because of their morphological variety and widespread occurrence. They illustrate the impact of climatic gradients and soil erosion on their development and distribution.