Buraco das Araras (Goiás)
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Buraco das Araras (GO-016) (English: Hole of the Macaws) is one of the largest quartzitic caves located in the State of Goiás, Brazil. It is located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) west of Brasília and 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from the district of Bezerra, in the municipality of Formosa. It is considered one of the largest sinkholes (dolinas) in the world.
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Buraco das Araras | |
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Location | Formosa, Goiás |
Coordinates | 15°36′59″S 47°11′59″W |
Depth | 105 m (344 ft) |
Length | 295 m (968 ft) |
Discovery | 1912 |
Geology | Quartzite |
Translation | Hole of the Macaws (Portuguese) |
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