Speleolog, Vol. 71 No. 1, 2023.
Stručni rad
Speleological, cave diving and biospeleological research of the Krotuša tunnel and the Klokun spring
Natalija Sudar
Damir Basara
Branko Jalžić
Sažetak
Vrgorsko polje, a karst field with limestone rocks, bears the historical burden of seasonal floods that have hindered agricultural activities for decades. Despite numerous attempts to solve the problem, including projects from the time of the Venetian Republic, as well as French and Austrian efforts, the flood issue was not permanently resolved. An ambitious project to build a tunnel from Vrgorsko polje to Baćinska jezera, initiated in 1914, was halted by the First World War. However, in 1938, it was successfully completed, reducing the frequency of floods. In addition to solving the flood problem, the tunnel project uncovered the wealth of the underground world. Research in 1996 discovered a cave with live specimens of Congeria kusceri, a Dinaric cave mollusk. Subsequently, organizations and individuals conducted numerous studies, including the creation of a topographic map of the tunnel and the study of bats. In recent years, research has been revised, including new discoveries of caves in 2020 and 2022. Alongside research in 2022, speleological explorations of the Klokun spring have also begun, providing additional insights into the underground fauna of that area.
Ključne riječi
Vrgorsko polje; Krotuša tunnel; Klokun spring; speleological research; biospeleological research;
Hrčak ID:
314788
URI
Datum izdavanja:
23.2.2024.
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