Which geological outcome occurs when overlying clay restricts drainage in epikarst?

💡 Explanation

Clay layers restrict water infiltration into the underlying soluble bedrock, enhancing dissolution focused near the surface via differential dissolution; because the clay restricts water flow, pressure gradients increase leading to focused dissolution and surface collapse sinkholes, rather than gradual dissolution.

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