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  • Underground Erosion: Understanding Cave Formation
    A feature formed by underground erosion is a cave.

    Here's how it happens:

    * Water: Water, often slightly acidic from dissolved carbon dioxide, seeps through cracks and fissures in the rock.

    * Dissolving: This acidic water slowly dissolves soluble rocks like limestone, creating larger cavities over time.

    * Cavities: These cavities eventually grow into caves, with the size and shape depending on the rock type, water flow, and time.

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