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Karst
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a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks, characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems
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Karst is a landscape formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum, characterized by features such as sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems.
The karst topography of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico is famous for its extensive network of underground rivers and cenotes.
