Limestone Caves - how do they form (the chemistry of solution caves)
GEO Podcast
English - May 04, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MBEarth Sciences Science Education geology geoscience earthscience scienceeducation earthscienceeducation scienceteaching Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode, I talk about solution (Limestone/marble) caves and how they form. What is the chemistry behind their formation and their cave formations like stalactites and stalagmites?
In fact, I mention the chemical equation that drives this reaction...click here to see it.
Caves are fascinating places, and I hope this makes it easier for you to understand how solution caves form.
If you want a fun activity, have a go at constructing this 3D paper cave. Just print out, cut, and glue.
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