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Caves and potholes in the Travertins de Banyoles geological unit

Travertine terrain around Lake Banyoles, where carbonate-rich water has formed tufa caves.

Part of the Serralada Transversal major unit, dominated by travertins (80 %). Its caves are spread across Pla de l'Estany, Gironès.

Catalonia has 20 catalogued cavities in the Travertins de Banyoles geological unit, including 3 potholes and 17 caves. The longest is les Estunes (210m) and the deepest is Avenc del Tall (60m).

20caves
932mtotal length
60mmaximum depth
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