Cave

Of formation.

A geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea.

This concept's ID is @1~48988

Cylinder

  • stalactite 1 facts

    A cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave.

  • stalagmite 1 facts

    A cylinder of calcium carbonate projecting upward from the floor of a limestone cave.

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  • cavern 1 facts

    A large cave or a large chamber in a cave.

  • floor 0 facts

    The lower inside surface of any hollow structure; "the floor of the pelvis"; "the floor of...

  • grotto 0 facts

    A small cave (usually with attractive features).

  • roof 0 facts

    The inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space; "the roof of the cave was very high";...

  • wall 0 facts

    A vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain).

  • Fingal's Cave 0 facts

    A large cave with basaltic pillars on Staffa island in Scotland.

  • Lascaux 0 facts

    A cave in southwestern France that contains Paleolithic paintings.

  • cove 0 facts

    Small or narrow cave in the side of a cliff or mountain.