Paleokarst of the Bohemian Massif in the Czech Republic: An Overview and Synthesis

Abstract

Paleokarst of the Bohemian Massif on the territory of the Czech Republic developed as polygene tic and polycyclic forms with several phases of fossilization and rejuvenation depending on tectonic phases and deep chemical weathering. Paleotectonic period (pre-Permian in general) was characterized by evolution of relatively minor depositional and local paleokarsts. Neotectonic (platform) period (post-Permian) favoured the prolonged karst evolution of interregional paleokarst in two karst periods and several more or less distinctly separated karst phases.