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How could you use geophysical techniques to plan the location of subdivision in an area containing limestone caverns?
I'm not quite sure what you mean, but georesistivity has been used to establish the presence and location of cavities. It is not very successful though because the void need only be mm wide, especially if filled with air, to show up.
Someyears ago a vibreiosis line(artifical seismicity) was undertaken across the cavernous Mendip Hills, in SW England, and local cavers asked to be told if it revealed any cavities. The survey company were interested but had to regret tha apart from commercial sensitivity of the data, their technicques would not show anything definite less than several hundred feet below ground, so would not detect caves.
Sensitive gravimetry might show up very large chambers.
Gorund-penetrating radar will work to a point, and was used in Gaping Gill (NW English, Pennine hills)to survey the very deep sediment covering the floor of the Main Chamber. It revealed the major current-bedding in the sediments, but whether it would show much in surface surveys I don't know. It depends on its penetration range and definition.
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Is limestone dissolved by carbonic acid chemical or mechanical?
The dissolution of limestone by carbonic acid is a chemical process. Carbonic acid reacts with the calcium carbonate in limestone to form calcium bicarbonate, which is soluble in water. This chemical reaction causes the limestone to dissolve.
Which substance is mineral containing largely of calcium carbonate?
Limestone is a mineral largely composed of calcium carbonate.
What chemical limestone form?
Limestone is primarily composed of the mineral calcite, which is a crystalline form of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). This chemical forms through the precipitation of calcium-containing ions in water, or can be produced by the accumulation of marine organisms such as corals and mollusks over time.
Which rock would be most affected by acid rain?
Rocks containing carbonate (CO2) are highly affected by acid rain. Limestone (CaCO2) is a very common carbonate rock.
Which rock decays faster from acid rain?
Limestone tends to decay faster from acid rain compared to granite. This is because limestone is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which easily reacts with the acid in rainwater. Granite, on the other hand, contains minerals that are more resistant to acidic corrosion.
What is permeable rocks containing water?
limestone
What are some examples of calcite containing rocks?
limestone marble
What is the name of the stone containing calcium carbonate that is quarried?
limestone
Is limestone dissolved by carbonic acid chemical or mechanical?
The dissolution of limestone by carbonic acid is a chemical process. Carbonic acid reacts with the calcium carbonate in limestone to form calcium bicarbonate, which is soluble in water. This chemical reaction causes the limestone to dissolve.
Which substance is mineral containing largely of calcium carbonate?
Limestone is a mineral largely composed of calcium carbonate.
Is a limestone bed containing fossils that are 550 million years old older than a bed of sandstone containing fossils that are 400 million years old?
550 million years old
Why is the limestone cave sometimes called the soultion cave?
Limestone caves are sometimes called solution caves because they are formed through a process called solution weathering. This occurs when water containing carbon dioxide dissolves the limestone rock, creating cave systems over time. The dissolved limestone is carried away in the form of a solution, hence the term "solution cave."
What type of rocks covered the Egyptian pyramids?
The outer casing stones of the Egyptian pyramids were usually made of limestone, while the core was constructed using a combination of limestone, granite, and mortar. These materials were quarried locally and transported to the construction site by a combination of techniques involving sledges, ramps, and manpower.
How was the Verona arena built?
The Roman's built it as a large arena. The techniques used aren't mentioned, however they used white and pink limestone.
In geography what are stalagmites?
In areas where the rocks are made of limestone, water will dissolve the limestone and form underground caves. In these caves water containing dissolved limestone will drip from the roof. As the drips form some of the water evaporates and limestone is deposited out of solution. Thus, from where the drips are occurring and on the floor below, pilers start to form, the pilers on the floor are called 'stalagmites' and the pilers hanging from the roof are called 'stalactites'.
What are minerals in glass?
Sand (silica) - Most of the material make-up Limestone Soda Ash Small amounts of aluminum containing materials (Felspar)
What chemical limestone form?
Limestone is primarily composed of the mineral calcite, which is a crystalline form of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). This chemical forms through the precipitation of calcium-containing ions in water, or can be produced by the accumulation of marine organisms such as corals and mollusks over time.
