sinkhole
A natural depression or hole in the surface topography caused by the removal of soil or bedrock, often both, by water. Sinkholes may vary in size from less than a meter to several hundred meters both in diameter and depth, and vary in form from soil-lined bowls to bedrock-edged chasms.
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Source attestations
| Source | Label / path | Assertions | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | Environmental > Aquatic > Freshwater > Sinkhole |
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Broader habitats
- depressed landform
ENVO:00000309 - fresh water
ENVO:00002011 - surface landform
ENVO:01001884
Also called
- basin
- cenote
- sink