An in-depth look into the Earth through sinkholes
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By looking down through sinkholes, we can find another world below our feet that possesses its own unique beauty. Take a look at the mini ecosystems on show in these sinkholes in China and other countries across the world.

A sinkhole in Xuanen County, Hubei Province, China. /VCG Photo

A sinkhole in Xuanen County, Hubei Province, China. /VCG Photo

A sinkhole in Xuanen County, Hubei Province, China. /VCG Photo

A sinkhole in Xuanen County, Hubei Province, China. /VCG Photo

A sinkhole in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, China. /VCG Photo

A sinkhole in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, China. /VCG Photo

A sinkhole in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, China. /VCG Photo

A sinkhole in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, China. /VCG Photo

A sinkhole of 32 meters in diameter and 50 meters in depth on a farm in Russia. /VCG Photo

A sinkhole of 32 meters in diameter and 50 meters in depth on a farm in Russia. /VCG Photo

A drone photo shows a sinkhole in Karapinar district of Konya, Turkey. /VCG Photo

A drone photo shows a sinkhole in Karapinar district of Konya, Turkey. /VCG Photo

A 118-meter deep sinkhole in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. /VCG Photo

A 118-meter deep sinkhole in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. /VCG Photo

(Top image via VCG)

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