本文回顾了二十多年来以岩溶动力学为基本理论的现代岩溶学在中国的发展过程。概述了其主要的科学成果和应用前景。指出了地球系统科学的引入、全球视野的研究和各级主管部门的持续支持在现代岩溶学发展中的重要意义。
This article reviews the development of modern karstology in China during past couple of decades,which takes karst dydnamics as its basic theory. The major scientific achievements are summarized, and the perspectives of their practical use are given. The importances of Earth System Sciences, Global View, and the continuous supports from relevant national scientific authorities in the development of modern karstology in China are emphasized.