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It was the geological and volcanic activities created the caves, which have evolved over the last 30 years.
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Volcanic? Limestone caves are formed by rain waterabsorbing atmospheric CO2, forming the weak Carbonic Acid that slowly dissolves the limestone. Ithink the first respondent has omitted a multiplier. Caves take rather more than 30 years to develop, so perhaps the source had given 30 000or 300 000 years, but if they carry a stream they are still developing.
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How were waitomo caves formed?
They - or it? - are normal karst caves, formed in limestone by its dissolution by water. I believe they still carry a stream: if so they are still forming.
How was waitomo caves made?
From god. +++ The question is "how", not "by whom"! They are still active, carrying a stream, so are still-developing karst caves in limestone, i.e. formed by dissolution of their host limestone by weakly-acidic water.
When was Waitomo Caves Hotel created?
Waitomo Caves Hotel was created in 1908.
When was Waitomo Glowworm Caves created?
Waitomo Glowworm Caves was created in 1889.
How does limestone caves are formed?
Calcium and carbon form limestone. limestone caves are formed by water and other materials eroding the cliff to form a cave.
Are limestone in caves?
Other way round! Water and/or air are in caves.:-) Most of the world's caves have formed / are forming in limestone.
Can caves be formed in areas of slate?
No. Most caves are formed out of limestone making that false.
How were the Florida cavern formed?
The Florida Caverns are limestone caves and were formed by rain water dissolving the limestone.
What are limestone caves made out of?
Air! They are voids IN limestone formed by dissolution by water.
What are limestone caves?
Limestone caves are created through the process of erosion by water. The erosion follows chemical weathering: the water dissolves the limestone. A karst landscape is formed when water flows through soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite and gypsum. Limestone dissolves away through the reaction of water.
How lime- stones caves formed?
they are formed when animals in the caves are trying to get to shelter and the limestone in the caves melt and eventually form lime-stones caves
Is a cave formed when carbonic acid dissolves underground limestone?
Yes, caves are formed when carbonic acid, which is created by the reaction of water with carbon dioxide, dissolves underground limestone. Over time, the dissolved limestone is carried away by water, creating large openings and chambers that we call caves.
