Cave Types
There are five basic types of caves epigenic, hypogenic, lava tubes,
tectonic, and boulder caves.
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Epigenic cave - A cave formed by the action of surface waters
descending into the ground and dissolving rock. More >> |
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Hypogenic cave - A cave formed by water rising up from below and
dissolving the rock, usually as the result of two different kinds of water
mixing together. More >> |
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Lava tube - A cave formed by cooling lava as it flows away from a
volcanic vent. |
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Boulder cave - A cave that is essentially the spaces between fallen
rock, also known as a talus cave. A Tectonic Cave is a cave formed when
large slabs of solid rock move apart. More >> |
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