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Cave
Cave (pronounced: /keɪv/) is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. Caves often form by the weathering of rock and often extend deep underground. The word "cave" comes from the Latin cavus, meaning "hollow".
Etymology
The term "cave" is derived from the Latin word cavus, which means "hollow" or "hole". This term has been used in English since the 13th century.
Related Terms
- Speleology: The scientific study of caves and other karst features, their make-up, structure, physical properties, history, life forms, and the processes by which they form (speleogenesis) and change over time (speleomorphology).
- Karst: A topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum. It is characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves.
- Stalactite: A type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs, or manmade structures such as bridges and mines.
- Stalagmite: A type of rock formation that rises from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of material deposited on the floor from ceiling drippings.
- Cavern: A specific type of cave, naturally formed in soluble rock with the ability to grow speleothems.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cave
- Wikipedia's article - Cave
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