page_title: Hossa (Finland)
section_title: Nature
hierarchical_section_title: Hossa (Finland) / Nature
caption_attribution_description: English: A kettle pond in the Hossa hiking area, Suomussalmi, Finland Suomi: Suppalampi Hossan retkeilyalueella Suomussalmella
context_page_description: Hossa is a village in Finland, located in the province of Oulu and part of the Suomussalmi municipality. The village is a popular outdoor tourist destination and is known for the oldest rock paintings in Northern Finland, dating back to 1500-2500 BC. The name "Hossa" originates from the old Sami word Huossa meaning "a place far away".
context_section_description: Hossa is at the junction of three waterways, which is the reason for the many areas of flowing water there. There are about 130 lakes and ponds in Hossa and their waters are clear, except for mire ponds, which are dark. The forest in Hossa is characteristic of a northern taiga biome, primarily pine and somewhat barren in appearance. The last Ice Age left its mark in Hossa; for example, the chain of ridges that traverses the area is pocked with kettle ponds created by receding glaciers.
caption: Kettle pond in Hossa Hiking Area
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