What is karst, you ask? You’ve come to the right place! When water flows across soft “plaister” (gypsum bedrock), it slowly dissolves the rock in its path. Over time, this relentless erosion leaves behind fascinating above and underground terrains of: 🌿 Brilliant white cliffs and outcrops 🕳️ Vast funnel-shaped sinkholes and narrow ridges (like a giant egg carton) 🌊 Deep fissures, hidden caves, caverns, and underground streams While most karst around the world is formed from limestone, here in

4.4K views · 115 reactions | CAVES AND KARST -- The world underground is home to some interesting formations and creatures. AskMDC provides more details about these natural wonders tucked beneath the earth’s surface. | Missouri Dept. of Conservation | Facebook