2006-08-05 18:26:15 · 7 answers · asked by AzzGoodAzzItGetz 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
I'm looking for groundwater not surface water.
2006-08-05 18:36:14 · update #1
The great state of Florida has lots of Karst topography!
Karst is a term used to describe any landform or system of caves/caverns formed by the movement of groundwater.
Limestone rocks are one of the least resistant when it comes to water. In other words, it erodes easily.
Natural acids form when rain water seeps through the ground & interacts w/ organic material to form carbonic acid. This is basically the same stuff you find in club soda & many soft drinks.
Carbonic acid dissolves limestone as it seeps into cracks. Over long periods of time, the acid helps to create cavern systems in the rocks.
Sometimes caverns will 'cave in' due to the weight of overlying rock. If water is present in the cavern, karst lakes can form. Water or no water, this phenomena is referred to as a sink hole.
Why Florida? Nearly the entire state sits on top of limestone bedrock!
Once, when the oceans were much much higher than they are now, Florida was completely under water. Tiny planktonic organisms died & fell to the ocean floor. Over time, the remains of these organisms accumulated & compacted which led to the formation of limestone.
Florida has many karst features above ground & below. These features include Karst lakes, sinkholes, caverns, & cave systems.
2006-08-07 13:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Jewel Cave or Wind Cave in western South Dakota are fascinating caves formed by undergrond water.
BTW, The Grand Canyon was formed by river water at the surface --not groundwater.
2006-08-06 01:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Any cave or cavern system, there are plenty around. Most are formed in limestone formations. As the groundwater moves through them, it dissolves weaker areas of the limestone out. When the groundwater level drops, caves and caverns (big caves) are left behind, often as a maze of connecting tunnels.
The Grand Canyon?? Eh.. not really, that is more surficial erosion. Unless you technically consider streams as surficial expressions of groundwater.
2006-08-07 18:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Tom-PG 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2006-08-06 06:43:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The mid western states have many areas to explore that meet your guides
2006-08-06 02:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by cameraman 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Any caves (Mammoth Cave Kentucky)
2006-08-06 01:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by Mack Man 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Grand Canyon.....OOPSY!!!
2006-08-06 01:32:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋