tectonic cave

geology

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formation and characteristics

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park
    In cave: Tectonic caves

    Tectonic caves are formed by a mass movement of the bedrock. The rocks separate along joints or fractures, and are pulled apart mechanically. The resulting cave is usually a high, narrow fissure that has nearly planar walls with matching patterns on opposite sides…

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