Most of the lakes found in central Florida are formed by sinkholes that have filled in with water. Sinkholes are common in this area because Florida lies on top of a large limestone rock deposit. Sinkholes fon-n when rainfall slowly dissolves the limestone, creating a cavem, which eventually collapses.

The depression at this station is a prime example of a sinkhole. In wet times, it may be filled with water and appear like a pond.

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