The sinkhole that you are visiting in one of the more common
sinkholes you will find around the Lexington area. This one, like
all sinkholes, is important in regards to the water it collects and
allows into our underground aquafers. One theory on how this
sinkhole was formed was the cave ceiling made of limestone,
collapsed due to the weight and the lack water inside(hollow).
How are sinkholes formed? Mildly acidic water begins to dissolve
the surface and any fractures or bedding planes in the limestone
bedrock. Over time these fractures enlarge as the bedrock continues
to dissolve. Openings in the rock increase in size, and an
underground drainage system begins to develop, allowing more water
to pass through and accelerating the formation of underground
karst/sinkhole features.
There is no need to cross the fence when visiting the Earth
Cache. All logging requirements can be done on the outside of the
fence. Practice CITO when visiting.
To get credit for the Earth Cache, please post a picture of
yourself (face included) with GPS at sinkhole site and answer the
following questions.
1. How long and wide is this sinkhole?
2. What makes the water appear blue in color.
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Do not log this
EC unless you have answered the questions and have a picture ready
to post! Logs with no photo of the actual cacher ( human face
included) logging the find or failure to answer questions or
negative comments will result in a log deletion without notice.
Exceptions will be considered if you contact me first (I realize
sometimes we forget our cameras or the batteries die). You must
post a photo at the time of logging your find. If your picture is
not ready then wait until you have a photo.
Sources of
information for the EarthCache quoted from the Kentucky Geology
information website. I have used sources available to me by using
the library, internet, research, and asking questions to get
information for this earth cache. I am by no means a geologist.
Like most people I use whats available to me to get geological
information just like 99.9 percent of the geocachers who create
these great Earth Caches. I enjoy Earth Caches and want people to
get out and see what I see every time I go and explore this great
place we live in.