Questions tagged [cavern]
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What kind of lava tube feature is Cleopatra's Grave?
Cleopatra's Grave is a natural feature inside (warning: PDF) Catacombs Cave in Lava Beds National Monument near Modoc, California.
Source: LookBeforeYouLive
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Why are there no deep caves in the continental US?
According to http://www.caverbob.com/wdeep.htm and http://www.caverbob.com/usadeep.htm, the only cave over 1000m deep in the US is a lava cave in Hawaii. In the continental US the deepest is 505m.
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How are Benagil caves formed?
The Benagil caves are really impressive. How are they formed though? What makes that perfect domed shape and how is that hole in the ceiling created?
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What is the deepest we have ever gone into the Earth?
I remember Journey to the Center of Earth and wonder: What is the deepest in the Earth surface or below sea level we have traveled either by foot, sub, drill or camera?
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What type of rock is this black and brown rock found in Virginia caverns?
Found this rock deep in the Luray Cavern System, what is it?
