How is the formation of limestone caves connected with the geolegical term of weathering?
Its because they are both made by erosion. Limestone is a rock that is soft and easily eroded by underground streams and rivers. Just as water can carve mountains down and cut canyons above ground, they do the same below ground. After this water recedes, The water has cut passageways and tunnels into the rock leaving crevices and caverns. This can be seen in the TAG (Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia) area of caves. There are over 2500 caves in the area where the three states meet. Most are limestone caves made with the above mentioned process. Great place for spelunking as well.
