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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoErosion is the primary means by which the caves of Uluru have been formed. Both water and wind - the latter in particular - have contributed to the hollowing out of caves at the base of Uluru.
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∙ 9y agoIn reality, scientists are mystified as to how Uluru/Ayers Rock formed, and cannot come to any consensus on the issue. This particular monolith or, more correctly, inselberg does not follow any conforming patterns of formation. There are plenty of theories, but none that satisfies the majority of the scientific community.
Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, is an inselberg, meaning "island mountain". One theory is that it is an isolated part left after the slow erosion of an original huge mountain range in Central Australia, the remnants of which can be seen in the Petermann Ranges to the west (see the related link below). This is contradicted by the fact that the arkose sandstone which makes up Uluru is composed of jagged, inconsistently shaped grains of many different sizes, while the feldspars are fresh and shiny. This is evidence of a fairly fast deposit of just a few years, according to flood geologists (see the Crystalinks weblink below).
Similarly, it is not known when Uluru was formed.
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∙ 6y agoUluru was formed by eroding sand
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Are there caves on Uluru?
Yes. The sides of Uluru are literally ridden with caves, both large and small, some little more than fissures. None of the caves extend any depth into the Rock, so Uluru is not a place for spelunkers. However, many of the caves are decorated with ancient indigenous art, and various caves were allocated for specific purposes by the indigenous people when they still lived a traditional lifestyle.
Is Uluru formed by Weathering or Erosion?
both
How long has Uluru been in Australia for?
Scientists have not come to any agreement regarding either the age of Uluru, or how it was formed.
Why does Uluru have to be so big?
Uluru does not have to be any particular size. It is a natural landform, and this is how it is formed - large, bald and rising imposingly above the surrounding plain.
How was maquoketa caves formed?
The Maquoketa caves in Iowa were formed through years of natural non-glacial erosion.
Are there caves on Uluru?
Yes. The sides of Uluru are literally ridden with caves, both large and small, some little more than fissures. None of the caves extend any depth into the Rock, so Uluru is not a place for spelunkers. However, many of the caves are decorated with ancient indigenous art, and various caves were allocated for specific purposes by the indigenous people when they still lived a traditional lifestyle.
Is Uluru formed by Weathering or Erosion?
both
Is Uluru new or ancient?
Uluru is ancient. It is as old as the continent of Australia itself. Geologists have not been able to determine its age. Uluru is considered a sacred site by the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people, and ancient paintings can be seen in caves, cliff overhangs and other surfaces of Uluru.
Why was Uluru selected for the World Heritage List?
Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, the Aboriginal people of the area. It has many springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings.
How long has Uluru been in Australia for?
Scientists have not come to any agreement regarding either the age of Uluru, or how it was formed.
How are Erosional caves formed?
Erosional caves are formed by the action of water or wind.
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
Can caves be formed in areas of slate?
No. Most caves are formed out of limestone making that false.
How was Uluru built?
Uluru was not built. It is a naturally occurring feature.Scientists do not know for certain how Uluru was formed, and opinions vary. However, the position of the rock strata and the way the rock crystals lie strongly indicate that Uluru was the result of a massive and sudden flood event.
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 is limestone formed in caves?
It isn't! Caves do not form rock at all! Caves in limestoneare formed by the removal by dissolution of the rock by acidic ground-water.
