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How are caves formed?

Water erosion creates most caves found along coastal areas. Waves crashing against the rock over many years wear away part of the rock forming a cave. Inland caves are also formed by water erosion—in particular, groundwater eroding limestone. As the limestone dissolves, underground passageways and caverns are formed.



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