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The rocks get eroded away by the sea, and then, after a lot of eroding a hole is formed in the rock, which is called a cave. After a bit more eroding the sea will eat right through the rock and make an arc.
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In what type of rocks do caves form?
Caves usually and mostly forms in sedimentary rocks. Example, Limestone.
Which type of lava would most likely form lava tube caves?
Basaltic, low viscosity lava would form lava tube caves.
Why do caves only form a certain type of rock?
Caves are formed by rainwater dissolving away limestone or sandstone.
Does Deposition often helps to form caves?
Deltas
What rock is eroded to form caves?
Mainly limestone.
What rocks are caves made of?
Caves caused by volcanic activity are made of basalt Caves caused by dissolution due to groundwater are formed in limestone or sometimes marble. Caves also form in glacial ice due to melting. (Glacial ice can technically be considered rock.)
How do caves change the surface of they earth?
how do caves form
What is the process of formation of caves?
Caves normally form in limestone when it is dissolved by solution. They form close to the surface and can then form more caves below as the solution moves downward.
How sea caves form?
Sea caves form by ocean waves pounding at the base of seashore cliffs.
Where do stalactites form?
in caves
Where stalactites form?
in caves
Where do stalactites and stalagmites form in caves?
Stalac"tites", top, or on the roof of the cave. Stalagmites form on the floor of caves.
Are there caves in Newfoundland?
Yes, mostly located in Corner Brook though. Most of the best caves are on the west coast. The best cave on the east coast would likely be the quartz cave located at topsoil beach.
How lime- stones caves formed?
they are formed when animals in the caves are trying to get to shelter and the limestone in the caves melt and eventually form lime-stones caves
What is the plural form of cave?
caves
Why do caves form and which conditions control the forming of caves?
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How does a acid cave form?
Limestone is the rock that is in Caves. When carbonate acid is reacted to the limestone in the caves, it will corrode forming strange caves landforms.
