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A cave is a natural underground void large enough for a human to enter, while a cavern is a large cave that was formed chemically (through things like acid rain). Another mining definition for cavern can also be series of connected underground caves. This definition is the scientific term.

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What is the meaning of caverns?

The difference between a cave and cavern is actually quite substantial. A cave can sometimes be just a few feet deep. A cavern can sometimes extend for miles underground with many caves inside. ..... Not really. Formally, the word "cavern" is not used except in old cave names, when it implied significant size or length. "Cave" is used in caving and caving literature irrespective of dimensions.


Can anyone give me the clear difference between a cave and cavern?

The letters rn. Also, using the word "cavern" implies that it's fairly large, while "cave" could be either large or small. +++ Just to add to that, the word "cavern" is not used formally but does appear in cave names. Instead the word "cave" is used universally, irrespective of passage lengths or chamber (or room) dimensions. Show-cave owners have always liked the word "cavern" because as you say, it implies large!


Is a grotto a small cave?

Yes, it's a small cave or cavern or artificial structure or excavation made to resemble a cave or cavern.


Other names for small cave?

Cavern, grotto, the French word for (Cave) is Grotte.


What is other word for cavern?

Cave


What is a caver or cavern?

A caver or a cavern means a cave.. Normally naturally built and then founded by humans.


How do you spell cavurn?

The correct spelling is "cavern" (cave).


What is antre?

An antre is an archaic term for a cavern or a cave.


What is the name for akind of small cave is?

A small cave is often referred to as a grotto or a cavern.


What is the difference between a cavern and sinkhole?

A cavern is a large underground cave, and a sinkhole is part of the ground that has collapsed into a hole due to weight on top of it or because of the ground underneath it dissolving. A sinkhole might occur due to land being over a cavern when the cavern roof dissolves too small and the weight on top overcomes the strength of the land.


What are synonyms for cave?

hollow, cavern, grotto, den, cavity


How do you pass the aqua grunt at seafloor cavern?

beat them at their lilycove cave hideout. then go to slateport harbour. and then to the seafloor cavern