China-Sinkholes/Research

Sinkhole cluster found in northwest China has significant research value: expert

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Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, northwest China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Water dripping down sinkhole
2. Various of researchers entering karst cave
3. Various of researcher crossing underground river
4. Underground river in karst cave
5. Various of rock patterns
6. Water flowing down wall
7. Various of researchers examining rock
8. Researchers examining stalactite
9. Various of stalactites
10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Hong Zenglin, head, Shaanxi Institute of Geological Survey:
"The study of the sinkhole cluster is of great significance to the study of paleoclimate, paleogeography, hydrology, the formation of underground headwater, the headwater of the Hanjiang River, as well as the distribution of underground rivers and the ecological communities."
11. Various of opening of caves
12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Hong Zenglin, head, Shaanxi Institute of Geological Survey:
"We are planning to build an international scientific research base with the support of the provincial Party committee, the government and the China Geological Survey. We are going to gather the world leading scientists and experts here to conduct joint research."
13. Various of water flowing over rock
14. Various of water falling down cliff

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The historical geological and ecological systems in the sinkholes discovered in northwest China's Shaanxi Province can provide rare resources for research on the environment and evolution of the Earth, said a Chinese geologist.

A cluster of 54 sinkholes and over 400 karst landforms, including caverns and canyons, have been discovered in an area of over 5,000 square meters in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, according to survey result released by a research team composed of Chinese and foreign experts on Monday.

The sinkhole cluster was first found by a national geological exploration team in February 2015. The number of sinkholes and funnels discovered at that time was reportedly 49.

Since October 2016, a team composed of Chinese and international experts have been surveying the region. They have found karst caves, underground rivers and various species of rare animals and plants.

The largest karst cave in areas north of China's northern subtropical region was found in the Didonghe sinkhole.

Different kinds of gravels, rocks and stalactites were also found in the cave.

Head of the Shaanxi Institute of Geological Survey Hong Zenglin said the study of the sinkhole cluster is of great significance to the study of paleoclimate, paleogeography, hydrology, the formation of underground headwater, the headwater of the Hanjiang River, as well as the distribution of underground rivers and the ecological communities.

The provincial institute will deepen its cooperation with international research institutions to carry out more comprehensive and specific survey of the region.

"We are planning to build an international scientific research base with the support of the provincial Party committee, the government and the China Geological Survey. We are going to gather the world leading scientists and experts here to conduct joint research," said Hong.

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  • ID : 8078460
  • Dateline : Recent
  • Location : Shaanxi,China
  • Category : arts, culture and entertainment,environment
  • Duration : 2'45
  • Audio Language : Chinese/Nats
  • Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
  • Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
  • Published : 2018-04-16 22:46
  • Last Modified : 2018-04-16 22:48:00
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China-Sinkholes/Research

Sinkhole cluster found in northwest China has significant research value: expert

Dateline : Recent

Location : Shaanxi,China

Duration : 2'45

  • English


Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, northwest China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Water dripping down sinkhole
2. Various of researchers entering karst cave
3. Various of researcher crossing underground river
4. Underground river in karst cave
5. Various of rock patterns
6. Water flowing down wall
7. Various of researchers examining rock
8. Researchers examining stalactite
9. Various of stalactites
10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Hong Zenglin, head, Shaanxi Institute of Geological Survey:
"The study of the sinkhole cluster is of great significance to the study of paleoclimate, paleogeography, hydrology, the formation of underground headwater, the headwater of the Hanjiang River, as well as the distribution of underground rivers and the ecological communities."
11. Various of opening of caves
12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Hong Zenglin, head, Shaanxi Institute of Geological Survey:
"We are planning to build an international scientific research base with the support of the provincial Party committee, the government and the China Geological Survey. We are going to gather the world leading scientists and experts here to conduct joint research."
13. Various of water flowing over rock
14. Various of water falling down cliff


The historical geological and ecological systems in the sinkholes discovered in northwest China's Shaanxi Province can provide rare resources for research on the environment and evolution of the Earth, said a Chinese geologist.

A cluster of 54 sinkholes and over 400 karst landforms, including caverns and canyons, have been discovered in an area of over 5,000 square meters in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, according to survey result released by a research team composed of Chinese and foreign experts on Monday.

The sinkhole cluster was first found by a national geological exploration team in February 2015. The number of sinkholes and funnels discovered at that time was reportedly 49.

Since October 2016, a team composed of Chinese and international experts have been surveying the region. They have found karst caves, underground rivers and various species of rare animals and plants.

The largest karst cave in areas north of China's northern subtropical region was found in the Didonghe sinkhole.

Different kinds of gravels, rocks and stalactites were also found in the cave.

Head of the Shaanxi Institute of Geological Survey Hong Zenglin said the study of the sinkhole cluster is of great significance to the study of paleoclimate, paleogeography, hydrology, the formation of underground headwater, the headwater of the Hanjiang River, as well as the distribution of underground rivers and the ecological communities.

The provincial institute will deepen its cooperation with international research institutions to carry out more comprehensive and specific survey of the region.

"We are planning to build an international scientific research base with the support of the provincial Party committee, the government and the China Geological Survey. We are going to gather the world leading scientists and experts here to conduct joint research," said Hong.

ID : 8078460

Published : 2018-04-16 22:46

Last Modified : 2018-04-16 22:48:00

Source : China Central Television (CCTV)

Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland

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