Lost River Caverns

Lost River Caverns

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name = Lost River Caverns
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location = Hellertown, Pennsylvania, USA
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discovery = 1883
geology = Limestone
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Lost River Caverns is a natural limestone cavern consisting of 5 chambers. The caverns were formed by the karsification or dissolving of the limestone by water. In the past the caverns have been called Rentzeimer's Cave and Lost Cave. [cite web |url= http://www.showcaves.com/english/usa/showcaves/LostRiver.html |title= Lost River Caverns |accessdate= 2007-07-14] The "Lost River" flows through it. The caverns are located on the east side of Hellertown, Pennsylvania, USA.

It was discovered in 1883 when a limestone quarry cut into it. It is presently open to the public.

References

External links

* [http://www.lostcave.com/ Lost River Caverns web site]


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