The Evolution of Cave Life
The most common caves are karstic or limestone. Because limestone is a highly soluble rock (at least 50 percent calcium carbonate), karst is easily modified by acidic rainwater.
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| Veröffentlicht in: | American scientist 2011-03, Vol.99 (2), p.144 |
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| Zusammenfassung: | The most common caves are karstic or limestone. Because limestone is a highly soluble rock (at least 50 percent calcium carbonate), karst is easily modified by acidic rainwater. |
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| ISSN: | 0003-0996 1545-2786 |
| DOI: | 10.1511/2011.89.144 |