Sinkholes are depressions or holes in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often occurring in areas known as karst landscapes. These landscapes are characterized by soluble rock ...

Did you know that Bowling Green sits on top of unique geographical systems which can be conducive to sinkholes?

The South China Karst region is geologically so unique that it has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is filled with sinkholes that contain their own forests, rivers, and ecosystems ...

Some habitats are easy to identify like forests, grasslands and wetlands ... disappearing streams, sinkholes, springs and caves. Matt Selig, president of the Indiana Karst Conservancy, has ...

forming underground caves and cracks called karst formations (Figure 2a). Further erosion of bedrock along the cave ceilings caused collapses leaving visible sinkholes. Figure 2b shows areas of on ...

In addition, CAC members and volunteers repaired the wetland’s interpretive kiosk and replaced its roof. A portion of the funds were also used to pay for the repair of an erosion scar on Street Road ...