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Doline or Shakehole - the names given to the resulting depression if the collapse extends to the surface.
Within the cave a collapse is often simply called that - "collapse", the result being a pile of boulders that may fill the passage completely, forming a boulder choke. (also boulder ruckle in the UK at least - possibly cavers' regional dialect.)
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What are collapsed caves called?
Collapsed caves are often referred to as sinkholes. This occurs when the roof of a cave collapses, creating a depression or hole on the surface. Sinkholes can pose dangers to infrastructure and properties located above them.
What is a Collapsed cave?
Doline or Shakehole - the names given to the resulting depression if the collapse extends to the surface.Within the cave a collapse is often simply called that - "collapse", the result being a pile of boulders that may fill the passage completely, forming a boulder choke. (also boulder ruckle in the UK at least - possibly cavers' regional dialect.)
What do you call a hole caused by collapsed cave roof?
I would call it a cave in.
What is the icicle-shaped rock formation on a cave ceiling?
stalactite.... the one that formed below it is called stalagmite...
What is the calcite formation on the ceiling of a cave?
stalagmitestalagmite
What are collapsed caves called?
Collapsed caves are often referred to as sinkholes. This occurs when the roof of a cave collapses, creating a depression or hole on the surface. Sinkholes can pose dangers to infrastructure and properties located above them.
What is the roof of a cave called?
The roof of a cave is referred to as the "ceiling" or "overhang".
What is the name of a cave ceiling?
The ceiling of a cave is often referred to as the "roof" or "cave roof."
What is a Collapsed cave?
Doline or Shakehole - the names given to the resulting depression if the collapse extends to the surface.Within the cave a collapse is often simply called that - "collapse", the result being a pile of boulders that may fill the passage completely, forming a boulder choke. (also boulder ruckle in the UK at least - possibly cavers' regional dialect.)
What is the pointed section of a cave called?
The pointed section of a cave is called a stalactite. Stalactites hang from the ceiling of caves and are formed by mineral deposits from dripping water.
When the ceiling of a cave collapses what is formed?
It is a sink hole if it reaches the surface.
What is it called when a caves have these stones hanging down from the ceiling?
Stalactites are the formations hanging down from the ceiling of a cave due to mineral deposits dripping from the top.
What do you call a hole caused by collapsed cave roof?
I would call it a cave in.
Do stalactites grow toward the cave ceiling?
Yes, stalactites do grow toward the cave ceiling. Stalactites form when mineral-rich water drips from the ceiling of a cave and leaves behind deposits of minerals over time. As each droplet of water evaporates, it leaves behind a small amount of mineral deposit, causing the stalactite to gradually grow downward from the ceiling.
What is the icicle-shaped rock formation on a cave ceiling?
stalactite.... the one that formed below it is called stalagmite...
Why are stalagmites and stalactites called those names?
Stalactites hang tightly to the ceiling of a cave, while stalagmites might grow to reach the cave floor. The names reflect their formation as water drips from the ceiling to form stalactites, and drips onto the cave floor to form stalagmites.
What does it mean when someone says stalactites stem from the ceiling of a cave?
what does it mean when someone says stalactites stem from the ceiling of a cave
