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Karst Rock Formations

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    September 13, 2022

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    The word "karst" means something like stony ground and comes from Serbo-Croatian. Karst areas have specific surface forms, which are called karst phenomena. Due to the dissolving effect of ground and surface water, a separate type of relief and a specific water cycle are formed.
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    September 11, 2024

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    Be careful not to fall into the karst holes.
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    June 13, 2025

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    Be careful not to slip on this as getting your foot stuck in karst could be very bad

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