Hranice Abyss

Hranice Abyss

The Hranice Abyss (Czech: Hranická propast) is the deepest abyss in the Czech Republic. It is located near the town of Hranice (Přerov District). The lowest confirmed depth (as of 3 October 2012) is 442,5 m (373 m under the water level).[1][2] In this moment it is the second deepest underwater cave in the world, however the expected depth is 700–800 m [3]

The Hranice Abyss was created by a collapse of the cave roof, which was eaten away by warm carbonic acidulous spring water in limestone.[4]

The abyss exploration

References

  1. ↑ Stanislav Kamenský. "Potápěč změřil v Hranické propasti dosud největší hloubku, 373 metrů". Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  2. ↑ "Starnawski: czeska jaskinia podwodna drugą najgłębszą na świecie". gazeta.pl. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  3. ↑ Hranická propast
  4. ↑ Hranice Gorge and Zbrasov Aragonite Cave, official leaflet 2012.

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Coordinates: 49°31′55″N 17°45′03″E / 49.532°N 17.750778°E / 49.532; 17.750778


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