Nature of Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse explained.

Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse is a sinkhole located in Barton Creek Wilderness Park. This news article will explain the geology and nature of Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse. Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse is one of many sinkholes located in Barton Creek Wilderness Park and Barton Creek Preserve in Austin, Texas.

Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse was named after a creek called Barton Creek which is located in the Barton Creek Wilderness Park. This sinkhole was named after Barton Creek and the trail running north along it. Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse is a relatively large sinkhole that is not gated. Not many people are aware of this but Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse is one of many few sinkholes that are ungated in Austin. Not too many ungated sinkhole exist these days.

Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse is a relatively large cave which has a huge entrance which is a 20 foot wide opening that leads into a sink collapse. In the northern part of the sink collapse, a small crawlway leads into another cave which is a much smaller room of the larger cave. This part of the cave is only accessible by crawling through a small hole at the entrance which leads to a horizontal crawl passage that extends less than 4 feet. The sinkhole extends even further as one travels further inside.

The geology of this sinkhole is composed of mostly granite and limestone. A coagulation of iron ore elements can be found deeper inside of this sinkhole.

There were no signs of wildlife inside of Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse. There are not any species of wildlife to be found in Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse. Not even the small of insects can be found in this sinkhole. No animals can be found to inhabiting this cave either.

The location for Barton Creek Sinkhole Collapse is 3918 South MoPac Expressway, Austin, Texas, US 78746.