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Is it exceptionally cold? I'd be surprised if it is. I can't speak for Carlsbad Caverns as I've never visited it, nor studied its formal descriptions and survey, but the mean annual air temperature in most major caves stabilises at that of the air in their local area.
This makes caves seem warm in Winter and cool in Summer, and if the annual temperature range of New Mexico is high then the effect on the region's caves will be more marked. Given that Carlsbad Caverns are in a hot area in Summer, when I imagine it attracts most visitors, the cave will therefore feel chilly compared to the heat outside.
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What geographical region is carlsbad caverns located in?
Carlsbad Caverns is located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southeastern New Mexico, near the town of Carlsbad.
Why called Carlsbad Caverns?
Carlsbad Caverns is named after the nearby town of Carlsbad, New Mexico. The caverns were first explored and documented by a teenager named Jim White in the early 20th century, who named them after the town.
Is Carlsbad Caverns on a tectonic plate boundary?
No, Carlsbad Caverns is not on a tectonic plate boundary. The caverns are located in southeastern New Mexico, which is not near any major plate boundary.
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What forces of nature caused carlsbad caverns to form?
Carlsbad Caverns were primarily formed by the dissolving of limestone by acidic groundwater. The caverns were then further carved out by the movement of water, creating the vast network of interconnected caves and caverns underground. The process of cave formation is ongoing, with some areas still being slowly shaped by the forces of nature today.
