Velnias Sinkhole, Natural sinkhole near Biržai, Lithuania.
The Velnias Sinkhole reveals layers of limestone and gypsum deposits, forming a deep circular depression in the Lithuanian karst landscape.
The formation developed over thousands of years through the dissolution of underground rocks, creating one of Lithuania's 8500 registered sinkholes.
Lithuanian mythology connects this sinkhole to Velnias, a prophetic deity associated with the dead and natural phenomena in Baltic religious traditions.
Visitors need sturdy footwear and should follow marked paths when exploring the sinkhole, as the surrounding terrain requires careful navigation.
Scientists study this geological formation to understand groundwater patterns and erosion processes that shape Lithuania's northern karst region.
GPS coordinates: 54.61166,24.51540
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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