Karst Corrosion and Erosion in Some Areas of Gunung Mulu National Park (Sarawak, Northern Borneo): New Data and Comparision with Lessini Mountains, Veneto, Italy

New data on karst corrosion rates in Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most studied karst areas globally, reveal nuanced patterns of limestone dissolution. Unlike previous studies suggesting weight loss due to dissolution, recent findings indicate that some rock tablets experienced both dissolution and erosion while others accumulated calcareous incrustations without gaining weight. This study, conducted over three years with permits from the Sarawak Forest Corporation, used limestone tablets as 'data loggers' to measure dissolution rates in both underground and outdoor environments. Comparisons with existing data from the 1970s-80s and a study in Italy's Lessini Mountains highlight the complexity of karst processes, contributing to a deeper understanding of speleogenesis in this ecologically significant region.

Zorzin, R., & Zorzin, A. (2023). Karst Corrosion and Erosion in Some Areas of Gunung Mulu National Park (Sarawak, Northern Borneo): New Data and Comparision with Lessini Mountains, Veneto, Italy. Asian Journal of Current Research, 8(3), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.56557/ajocr/2023/v8i38326