Speleologists discover new cave on Mount Smotrych in Ukraine's Carpathians
Researchers found a roughly 30-metre vertical cave and a separate extension to an existing gypsum cave system.
Speleologists have discovered a new cave on Mount Smotrych in the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine's Carpathian Mountains, identified as the Dzembronia vertical cave and measuring approximately 30 metres in depth.
In a separate finding in the neighbouring Ternopil region, researchers also documented a 50-metre extension to the "Na Khomakh" gypsum cave, adding to the known scale of that existing cave system.
Expanding knowledge of the Carpathian underground
The Carpathian region of Ukraine is known among speleologists for its network of caves, including notable gypsum cave systems that have drawn ongoing exploration and research over the years.
The discovery of the Dzembronia vertical cave and the extension of the Na Khomakh gypsum cave contribute to the broader mapping of underground formations in the region, though further details on the exploration methods or research team involved were not included in the initial report.
Cave discoveries in the area continue to provide researchers with new information about the geological structure of the Carpathian Mountains.
Sources
- Speleologists discover new cave on Mount Smotrych in Carpathians — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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