Lapės Ola, Natural sinkhole in Karajimiškis village, Lithuania
The Lapės Ola sinkhole displays a complex structure of dolomite blocks and gypsum layers, reaching a depth of 10 meters and a diameter of 17 meters.
The formation of this geological structure occurred approximately 70 years ago due to the dissolution of gypsum in the late Devonian Tatula suite layers.
The name Lapės Ola, meaning Fox Cave in Lithuanian, reflects the permanent presence of foxes that inhabit the caves within the sinkhole structure.
Located in Biržai Regional Park near road 1303, the sinkhole maintains dry conditions throughout the year, making it accessible for geological observations.
The eastern and northeastern slopes contain Quaternary deposits, while other areas display vertical and horizontal fissures in cracked dolomite plates.
GPS coordinates: 56.21026,24.69160
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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