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Most caves are in Limestone, and develop by ground-water dissolving the rock as it percolates through the rock's joints & other discontinuities.
The water is rendered acid so it can dissolve the calcium carbonate by absorbed atmospheric CO2 (becoming Carbonic Acid).
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How are Erosional caves formed?
Erosional caves are formed by the action of water or wind.
Can caves be formed in areas of slate?
No. Most caves are formed out of limestone making that false.
How was caves formed?
The Maquoketa caves in Iowa were formed through years of natural non-glacial erosion.
How were the wooky caves formed?
Wookies live in trees, not caves.
How was maquoketa caves formed?
The Maquoketa caves in Iowa were formed through years of natural non-glacial erosion.
How are primary caves formed?
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How lime- stones caves formed?
Limestone caves are formed through a process called chemical weathering. Rainwater, which is slightly acidic, dissolves the limestone rock over time, creating small cracks. These cracks then widen as more water flows through, eventually forming caves. Additionally, some limestone caves are formed through the erosion of underground rivers.
How are Erosional formed?
Erosional caves are formed by the action of water or wind.
How caves were formed?
They - or it? - are normal karst caves, formed in limestone by its dissolution by water. I believe they still carry a stream: if so they are still forming.
Are limestone in caves?
Other way round! Water and/or air are in caves.:-) Most of the world's caves have formed / are forming in limestone.
What do you call caves made by water?
Karst caves, and it is the majority of caves; formed by acidic ground-water dissolving the limestone.
What is formed when calcite drips back into the caves?
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