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Inghiottitoio Rocchette

A cavity with narrow constrictions that, during rainy periods, acts as a swallow hole absorbing water for a larger karst system.

Amelia 20m 14m

A cavity with narrow constrictions that, during rainy periods, acts as a swallow hole absorbing water for a larger karst system.

Characteristics

  • Type: Sink
  • Municipality: Amelia
  • Cadastre no.: UM580
  • Length: 20 meters
  • Depth: 14 meters
  • Record updated:

Location

Location: Podere Rocchette at Porchiano.

Map

Approximate position

Entrances

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  1. Inghiottitoio Rocchette

    Elevation: 296 m

    42.531498, 12.346539
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Description

Morphology

Narrow constrictions are present.

Hydrology

The cavity represents an absorbing swallow hole during rainy periods, forming part of a larger karst system.

Other details

Geology: between carbonate and travertine deposits - Quaternary (Pleistocene - Holocene).

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Source: Catasto Cavità Umbria (Federazione Umbra Gruppi Speleologici, FUGS) (catasto.fugs.it), modified. LicenseRef-FUGS-no-licence-stated Federazione Umbra Gruppi Speleologici (FUGS), Catasto Speleologico dell'Umbria · https://catasto.fugs.it/index.php?mod=caves&op=view&id=580 · data as of 2025