Pingo

The Spitkeet (see previous post) acreage is centred round a collapsed pingo, a depression formed after ice age permafrost melted. They are usually filled with water. The landscape of Friesland and parts of Groningen Province contains quite a few pingos.

Pingo and bridge:-

De Spitkeet, Pingo + Bridge

The bridge:-

Pingo + Bridge, De Spitkeet

The pingo from the bridge. The Mallemolen (see previous post, is to the left in the middle distance):-

Pingo from Bridge, De Spitkeet

 

 

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