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Evaluating Random Forest Model Performance for Cave and Sinkhole Prediction in the Cradle of Humankind, South Africa: Preliminary Analysis and Variable Importance Assessments

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10816-025-09761-1

Published Online: 2026-03-04

Published Print: 2026-09

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Authors

Furtner, Margaret J. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0131-2850
Anemone, Robert L. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2838-968X
Wang, Lei https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1298-4839
Brophy, Juliet K. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8448-6439
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
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Article History

Received: 5 May 2025

Accepted: 20 December 2025

First Online: 4 March 2026

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

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