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Which type of rocks are mainly found in caves?
More accurately I think you mean "What type of rocks hold caves?" The majority of caves are in Limestone; some in its metamorphic edition, Marble. These, "karst" caves, often also hold calcite deposits (stalactites etc) formed by precipitation of the calcium carbonate dissolved from the rock above the cave by the water oozing through its joints. There are also lava tubes in basalt lava, formed by molten rock flowing from below a solidified crust. Sea-caves and mass-movement fissures can occur in most competant rocks.
What are the different types of caves?
The main types of caves are solution caves, lava caves, sea caves, glacier caves, and talus caves. Solution caves form from the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone; lava caves are created by flowing lava; sea caves are carved by the action of waves on coastal cliffs; glacier caves form within glaciers due to melting and refreezing processes; and talus caves are formed by fallen rocks creating cave-like structures.
Where are land caves located?
Most are in limestone uplands (as karst features). Some volcanic areas erupting basaltic lava have lava-tube caves. There are also minor caves in various rocks dotted around the world, such as fissure-caves created by mass-movement.
Are all caves made of limestone?
No, not all caves are made of limestone. Caves can be formed in various types of rocks, including granite, sandstone, and volcanic lava flows. Limestone caves are common because limestone is soluble and can be eroded by water to create cave systems, but caves can also form in other types of rocks through different geological processes.
How are coastal caves made?
Coastal caves are typically formed by the erosive power of waves, which gradually wear away at the rock along the coastline. As waves repeatedly crash against the rocks, they create indentations that can develop into caves over time. Additionally, chemical weathering can also play a role in the formation of coastal caves, as certain types of rocks are more susceptible to dissolution by water.
Fossils can be found in?
rocks, caves, mud
Where can agate rocks be found?
agate rock was origanally found in caves and beaches of Rome
Why are rattlesnakes found under rocks and in caves?
Rattlesnakes may be found under rocks and in caves. This is because the caves are dark and moist. Underneath rocks is dark and damp, too. This is the type of "climate" that rattlesnakes prefer.
In Pokemon Sapphire where can you catch a geodude?
you can get them by some ways,they are in caves,u can mate some of their evolutions[gravler is found on victory road] and the rocks to the north of marville that u use rocksmash on can be brokken and a geodude might be in it, if they aren't in either rocks just go running around in some caves
What are the different types of rocks found in Mammoth Cave Kentucky?
Tufa and calcium carbonate can be found in mammoth caves ,Kentucky.
In what type of rocks do caves form?
Caves usually and mostly forms in sedimentary rocks. Example, Limestone.
Which type of rocks are mainly found in caves?
More accurately I think you mean "What type of rocks hold caves?" The majority of caves are in Limestone; some in its metamorphic edition, Marble. These, "karst" caves, often also hold calcite deposits (stalactites etc) formed by precipitation of the calcium carbonate dissolved from the rock above the cave by the water oozing through its joints. There are also lava tubes in basalt lava, formed by molten rock flowing from below a solidified crust. Sea-caves and mass-movement fissures can occur in most competant rocks.
Where are rocks and minerals found?
Rocks and minerals are found in the Earth's crust, which is the outermost layer of the planet. They can be found in various types of environments, including mountains, caves, riverbeds, and underground mines. Rocks and minerals are also present in ocean floors and volcanoes.
What kind of rocks are in underwater caves Metamorphic Igneous or Sedimentary?
Not sure quite what you are asking about, but anyway it is more accurate to ask what kinds of rock hold the caves, not what rocks are in the caves. Most caves are in limestone, a sedimentary rock, irrespective of water-level. There are a few caves in igneous rock: lava-tubes in basalt-flows, but on land, not underwater. There are also a good many caves in marble, the metamorphic but still-soluble form of limestone; and again the water-level is secondary to the cave itself. A few caves exist in rock-salt, an evaporite.
Where are crystals found?
In rocks, mines....practically everywhere. Crystals are found all around the world. One place is in caves where they can be quite large. Geodes contain crystals and there are many types/colors of crystals. One of the most common is quartz that is often white, but there is also smoky quartz, and rose quartz. Many gem stones are a form of crystals.
What types of rocks are usually present in areas with a lot of caves?
Most caves are in limestone or dolomite rocks. Some (e.g. Carlsbad Caverns) are in gypsum rocks. But caves can also exist in lava deposits (e.g. lava tube caves), marble rocks (i.e. metamorphosed limestone), and many other types of rocks at lower rates, depending on various variables.
What is caveman drawings called?
Caveman drawings are commonly referred to as cave art or rock art. These drawings were created by early humans and are found in caves and on rocks around the world.
