Sinkholes

Karst sinkholes

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Latvia

Ezernieku karsta kritenes

This is a part of Latvia in which various manifestations related to layers of earth made up of water-soluble lime can be found. The most unusual elements here are Lake Vecezers and Lake Linezers. The water of the latter lake has flowed underground several times over the last few decades, with the remaining lake hole as much as nine metres deep. No one can fully explain how this happens. A tourist trail encircles Lake Linezers.
Nature monument Distance from countries capital city50
Nature trail
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Latvia

Skaistkalnes karsta kritenes

Another area where the manifestations water-soluble lime in the earth can be found. As the lime dissolves, there are empty areas underground which eventually collapse. To the East of Skaistkalne is a leisure area where dry and full holes of various sizes can be found.
Nature monument Distance from countries capital city80
Nature watching