Abstract
Karst region of Maros Regency is valuable due to the natural resources available for the local economy. This study aims to map the karst geomorphology units using GIS techniques and to illustrate the use of the landscape by surrounding communities. Information on karst distribution is needed because the karst potential has scientific, economic, and humanitarian values, which are a wealth of resources. The variables used in this study are geological, altitude, drainage pattern, and slope maps. We determine the distribution of karst geomorphological units using the overlay method. Primary data processing and descriptive analysis are used to determine the utilization of each karst geomorphology unit. The result is that the karst has an area of 33.58 km² or 20% of the total area, which covers the 10.17 km² plain karst, 15.84 km² plateau karst, 6.07 km² cone karst, and 1.49 km² tower karst. The plain karst is used for agricultural land, while the plateau karst and cone karst for tourism services, with the cone karst in the form of guano fertilizer sources. Meanwhile, tower karsts are utilized for limestone mining.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
