Evaporitic Karst and Caves of Northern Apennines

Overview

This serial property is an unusually well-preserved and extensive epigenic gypsum karst terrain. It includes a very high density of caves: over 900 caves in a relatively small area, with over 100 km of caves in total. It is the first and the best studied evaporitic karst in the world, with academic work beginning in the 16th century. It also includes some of the deepest gypsum caves in existence, reaching 265 meters below the surface.

Selection Criteria

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Components(9 locations)

• •Gessi Bolognesi1692-004
• •Gessi di Onferno1692-009
• •Alta Valle secchia1692-001
• •Evaporiti di San Leo1692-008
• •Gessi di Zola predosa1692-003
• •Bassa collina reggiana1692-002
• •Vena del Gesso Romagnola - M.te Casino1692-006
• •Vena del Gesso Romagnola - M.te Penzola1692-005
• •Vena del Gesso Romagnola – M.te Mauro1692-007

Details

Countries

Italy

ISO Codes

IT

Area

3,680 ha

Coordinates

44.3799, 10.3889