The Chocolate Hills of Bohol, Philippines, are a karst landscape formed by limestone erosion. Over 60 million years, coral reefs were lifted and weathered by rainwater, forming cracks and caves. Seasonal monsoons, with high rainfall and humidity, created the hills’ symmetrical, conical shapes. Human activities like quarrying threaten their preservation despite their geological significance, underscoring the need for conservation.
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