Scientists have uncovered a sinkhole located 630 feet beneath the surface in China, famously called the “Heavenly Pits.”
Deep within the Leye-Fengshan Global Geopark in China, an extraordinary natural phenomenon has been discovered: a massive sinkhole located approximately 630 feet (about 192 meters) below the Earth’s surface. This incredible geological feature harbors an ancient, lush forest unlike anything found above ground. The discovery has captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike, offering a rare glimpse into a hidden ecosystem that has remained isolated for centuries. The Leye-Fengshan Global Geopark is situated in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a place renowned for its unique karst landscapes. These landscapes are characterized by soluble rocks such as limestone that have been shaped over millions of years by water erosion, resulting in caves, underground rivers, sinkholes (known locally as “tiankengs”), and the world’s longest natural…
Deep within the Leye-Fengshan Global Geopark in China, an extraordinary natural phenomenon has been discovered: a massive sinkhole located approximately 630 feet (about 192 meters) below the Earth’s surface. This incredible geological feature harbors an ancient, lush forest unlike anything found above ground. The discovery has captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike, offering a rare glimpse into a hidden ecosystem that has remained isolated for centuries. The Leye-Fengshan Global Geopark is situated in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a place renowned for its unique karst landscapes. These landscapes are characterized by soluble rocks such as limestone that have been shaped over millions of years by water erosion, resulting in caves, underground rivers, sinkholes (known locally as “tiankengs”), and the world’s longest natural…
