Lake-burst
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A Lake-burst is a phenomenon referred to in Irish mythology, in which a previously non-existent lake comes into being, often when a grave is being dug. It is thought to be a reference to the collapse of the thin roof of a water-filled cave, creating a sinkhole.
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