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Korostyshiv Canyon
Коростишівський каньйон
Korostyshiv Canyon is located in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine. This natural site features a series of small waterfalls and a river, set within a granite canyon that is approximately 50 meters wide and up to 20 meters deep.
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The canyon's granite formations are part of the Ukrainian Shield, a geological region that dates back over 2 billion years. Historically, the area was a granite quarry, which ceased operations in the 1990s. Korostyshiv Canyon is accessible by road and is approximately 100 kilometers west of Kyiv, making it a practical day trip from the capital.