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Obruk are large, deep depressions formed by the collapse of underground cavities. Over time, water dissolves soluble rocks such as limestone beneath the soil, creating voids. Eventually, these cavities can no longer support the weight of the overlying soil and collapse suddenly, forming the large depressions known as obruk. Where Are Obruk Found? One of the areas in Türkiye with the highest concentration of obruk is the Konya Plain and the surrounding Obruk Plateau. In this region, there is an a