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fingals cave is a cave formed by the same geological processes as those at the giants causeway on the other side of the Irish sea. after a volcano erupted 60 million years ago, hexagonal basalt columns formed as the cave cooled. the cave which has been formed by the sea eroding it away is easy to access. it was discovered in 1772 by sir Joseph banks and a visit to the cave by the composer Felix Mendelssohn inspired him to write his 'Hebrides overture''. popularly known as ''fingal's cave''.
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Not quite: the columns formed as the rock cooled. The cave did not exist until long after the island formed, and was then, as you say, cut by erosion. The volcanism was associated with the inception of the Atlantic Ocean.
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How are roof cave and floor cave deposits similar?
They are formed by the deposit of minerals. They are left behind by evaporation.
What is a example of a sinkhole?
A large hole formed when a roof of a cave collapses.
How was Harrison's cave formed?
Harrison's Cave in Barbados was formed over thousands of years through the process of water erosion and chemical weathering. Rainwater mixed with carbon dioxide creates a weak carbonic acid that dissolves the limestone rock, creating underground cavities and passageways. As the water flows, it deposits minerals, forming the unique stalactites and stalagmites that can be seen in the cave today.
How are cave columns formed?
Cave columns are formed when stalactites from the ceiling and stalagmites from the floor grow towards each other and eventually join. The column that is formed is created by mineral deposits from water dripping through the cave over thousands of years, gradually building up layers of calcite.
What is the icicle-shaped rock formation on a cave ceiling?
stalactite.... the one that formed below it is called stalagmite...
Who wrote the hebrides overture fingals cave?
Felix Mendelssohn.
How was titan cave formed?
how was the titan cave was formed
What was ape cave formed by?
Ape cave was formed by a water erosion.
What geological feture is formed when the roof of a cave collapes?
A sinkhole is formed when the roof of a cave collapses.
What type of cave is Mammoth Cave?
it is a 'karst' cave, i.e. formed by the action of water on limestone.
Which are formed on the ceiling of cave?
Stalactites. You may also notice distinct erosion patterns in many cave ceilings, formed when the passage was filled with water at an earleir stage in the cave's development.
What do you call a cave entrance?
The opening is called the cave entrance or cave mouth. It is usually an "exit" formed by flowing water.
Which cave formation is formed along the wall of the cave where water flows and calcite is deposited?
a stalagmite
What rocks are in the Mammoth Cave?
Fallen boulders, calcite formations and sediment! Mammoth Cave is a karst cave; formed within limestone.
What is limestone cave formed of?
Limestone and limestone formations.
What cave formations are formed from water drippings on the cave floor?
Stalagmites are cave formations that are formed when water dripping onto the cave floor evaporates and leaves behind mineral deposits, building up over time to create a cone-shaped structure.
How are roof cave and floor cave deposits similar?
They are formed by the deposit of minerals. They are left behind by evaporation.
