Paleokarst - Urkut, Hungary
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N 47° 05.082 E 017° 38.919
33T E 701041 N 5217980
Paleokarst formation near Urkut in Hungary.
Waymark Code: WMTA3D
Location: Veszprém, Hungary
Date Posted: 10/21/2016
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This paleokarst formation is located near Urkut in Hungary. This paleokarst is Paleocene to Early Eocene paleokarst and it is developed within early Lower Jurassic limestone. These paleokarst sinkholes were detected in Early Jurassic limestone by manganese ore mining. The paleokarst sinkholes are very narrow and 20-30 m deep, with almost vertical walls. The paleokarst sinkholes and manganese ore are covered by Middle Eocene sediments. This paleokarst was described in geologic literature as early as 1933.
While karst is a general term for geologic features formed by the disolution of soluble rocks, paleokarst is the general term for ancient karst features that have been fossilized or preserved. Most commonly these features are filled with lithified sediments.
Source: Paleokarst: A Systematic and Regional Review
Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes
Parking Coordinates: N 47° 05.081 E 017° 38.854
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