Cryogenic fracturing of calcite flowstone in caves: theoretical considerations and field observations in Kents Cavern, Devon, UK
Several caves in Devon, England, have been noted for extensive cracking of substantial flowstone floors. Conjectural explanations have included earthquake damage, local shock damage from collapsing cave passages, hydraulic pressure, and cryogenic processes. Here we present a theoretical model to dem...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of South Florida Libraries
2012-07-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Speleology |
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| Online Access: | http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1093&context=ijs |