Under a huge pit in China’s Leye-Fengshan Global Geopark is a world that no one knows about. This amazing natural feature, called a “tiankeng,” has amazed scientists and travelers. The sinkhole is a natural wonder.
UNESCO Global Geopark is famous for its beautiful karst scenery. It is in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The area has many amazing natural features, such as the longest natural bridge in the world and a huge network of caves.
The sinkhole, which was found in May 2022, is a remarkable discovery because of its huge size and unique environment. Inside the sinkhole, there is a green forest with old trees and plants, some of which may be species that haven’t been seen before.
As scientists look deeper into this natural wonder, they are amazed by how big and complicated it is. Chen Lixin, who is in charge of the mission, says that it is very likely that new species will be found in the sinkhole.
It is easy for sinkholes and caves to form in this area because the soil is soluble and the rainwater is slightly acidic.
The amazing power of geological forces is being shown to experts as they continue to explore and study this sinkhole. The fact that this natural wonder was found shows how beautiful and complicated the world is.
