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The Effects of Weathering by Water

Explore the intricate process of cave formation due to water weathering, from sinkholes to underground rivers eroding rock, leading to captivating underground landscapes. Discover the unique role sinkholes play in directing water into underground systems.

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The Effects of Weathering by Water

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  1. The Effects of Weathering by Water By Richard Horn

  2. With years of water running underground this cave was formed

  3. The power of water

  4. So how does this water get underground to create caves

  5. Sink-holes

  6. Years of weathering causes rock to erode and creates caves Or the cave ceilings collapse and the hole occurs above ground So why does the sink-hole form?

  7. So what is the purpose of the sink-hole • To allow water to have a direct root to the underground water system

  8. Although is stream is small it is the stream that cut out the cave.

  9. Water has caused these rocks to break up

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