Landform FeaturesAbime: A deep vertical shaft in karst.
Cenote: A DEEP sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of bed rock. This exposes groundwater from underneath. Foibe: An INVERTED sinkhole. They are funnel-shaped. Scowle: Shallow pits or hollows with a depth of several metres without a defined shape. Turlough: A type of 'disappearing lake' Uvala: A group of small sinkholes that come together to form a larger sinkhole. Karren: A band of bare limestome that form a surface. Polje: A large, flat plain. Doline: A sinkhole. Karst Fenster: A spring that emerges with the water discharge suddenly going into a sinkhole. What is KARST?Karst landforms and landscapes are the result of running water dissolving carbonate rock such as limestone, dolomite and marble.
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Location!Karst landscapes and landforms can be found all over the world! North, East, South, West, and centre, Karst features can be found in many types of environments - Dry, wet, humid, there are many where karst can be found!
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