Which consequence results when focused infiltration overwhelms epikarst?

💡 Explanation

Accelerated sinkhole growth occurs because solution weathering widens fractures promoting increased focused infiltration. This positive feedback due to chemical dissolution creates instability. Eventually structural collapse forms sinkholes, therefore, accelerated sinkhole appearance, rather than gouging as stress corrosion creates this, with this process typically exhibiting linearity.

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