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In time or length?
In time - a major cave can take 10 or 100s of thousands of years to develop, and if it still carries water it is still developing.
In length - anything from a few feet to the something like 390 miles so far known and measured inthe Flint Ridge / Mammoth system.
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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.
How long have caves been around?
Caves have been around for millions of years, with some of the oldest known caves dating back to at least 40 million years ago. Many caves are formed through a process called karstification, which involves the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone over long periods of time.
