Korkia-Maura ice cave, Natural ice cave on Korkia-Maura island, Lake Inari, Finland
Korkia-Maura ice cave is a natural cavern located on an island in Lake Inari that holds ice year-round. The passage winds through the rock with varying widths and heights, creating an underground space where visitors walk through frozen chambers.
The cave formed through natural geological processes within the rocky landscape of Lake Inari. It has been known to local people for centuries as a distinctive feature of the region.
Local fishermen from Lake Inarijärvi traditionally used this cave as a natural refrigeration system to preserve their daily catch throughout different seasons.
The cave is accessible by different means depending on the season, with boat travel being the typical way to reach it during warmer months. In winter, snowmobiles and skis provide alternative routes for visiting.
The ice in this cave remains frozen even during warm summer months, creating a rare natural freezing chamber. This persistence is made possible by special conditions deep within the rock.
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