Geologicheskii Vestnik

The state of accounting and statistical data on the number of surveyed caves on the territory of the Republic of Bashkortostan (RB) at the end of 2021 are presented. The history of the study of caves and the practice of their accounting are considered. The data on the distribution of caves on the territory of the Republic of Bashkortostan, with a characteristic of their number and extent in karst-speleological regions, are given. The positive impact of the creation of protected areas on the study and accounting of caves is emphasized. The positive dynamics in the exploration of caves thanks to the speleological community is emphasized. Conclusions are drawn about the need to create a state cadastre of caves in the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Southern Urals, Fore-Urals, karst-speleological region, cadastre of speleological objects

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