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Calcite rather than limestone - the crystalline version of calcium carbonate which is limestone's primary constituent. However it is only being deposited in speleothems (stalactites and stalagmites).
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Elsewhere in the cave, limestone is being removed, not deposited, by any stream(s) still flowing in the the system.
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The limestone which holds the cave was deposited then uplifted into the highlands whose eroded forms you see now, long before the cave started to develop.
What else can I help you with?
What kind of limestone might be deposited in Mammouth Caves?
Mammoth Cave is typically associated with the Happy Hollow Member of the Girkin Limestone, which is a fossiliferous, marine limestone deposited in a shallow, tropical sea during the Mississippian Period. This limestone contains abundant fossilized shell fragments and marine organisms, reflecting the environment in which it was formed.
What is stulactite?
Stalactites are found in limestone caves. They are the limestone formations hanging from the roof. Limestone is calcium carbonate salts. Stalagmites are the formations growing up to the roof. (One way to remember: Stalactites have to hold on tight or they will fall and stalagmites might reach the roof one day.)
What is the nearest cave to Buckingham?
The nearest cave to Buckingham is likely the Caves of Cheddar Gorge, located in Somerset, approximately 90 miles away. Cheddar Gorge features a series of limestone caves, known for their stunning formations and rich history. While not immediately adjacent to Buckingham, it is one of the more notable cave systems in the region. For smaller caves, you might also consider the nearby limestone areas around the Chiltern Hills.
Will a mammoth come back on earth?
well they might. scientists have recently discovered a frozen wooly mammoth and are trying to copy its DNA to create a new mammoth. with our technology today anything is possible.
How tall is a wooly mammoth?
A wooly mammoth is 11ft tall and somtimes over this is for a fully grown Wooly Mammoth also people say the wooly mammoth is sometimes 15ft tall but that might be a rumor
Do deer live in caves?
Not normally. They might shelter in the entrance - and this assumes there are any caves in the deer's area anyway!
Where might a body of a mammoth be found preserved?
In solidified tar, or frozen in ice.
Why might limestone not be able to survive a fire?
the heat from a fire actually morphs the limestone into a different kind of rock
Would high pH water weather limestone?
From what I know, limestone is alkali, and high pH water would not weather alkali things. For the case of limestone, it might even make the limestone bigger (think so).
What are two features you would expect to find in a region with karst topography?
In a region with karst topography, you would typically find features such as sinkholes, which are depressions or holes formed when underlying limestone dissolves and collapses. Additionally, you might encounter limestone caves, created by the erosion of soluble rock by water, leading to intricate underground systems. These features result from the chemical weathering process that characterizes karst landscapes.
Where can you find caves?
I assume you mean caves well decorated with stalagmites etc. They are in most limestone caving areas but if you want to visit them either take up caving properly - for both your safety and to learn to protect the caves you visit - or visit show-caves.
How many miles of passageways have been mapped and surveyed in Mammoth caves national park?
With more than 350 miles of surveyed passageways, Mammoth Cave is at least 3 times longer than any cave known. How long might it be? Geologists estimate that there could be as many as 600 miles of yet undiscovered passageways.
