Marble Caves in Chile.
Marble Caves In Chile
Author : Yuvraj Salwan
What are the marble caves?
They are caves made out of marble.
(The are known as in Spanish Known as Cuevas de MΓ‘rmol, this marble cave system sits on the vibrant blue water of Lake General Carrera.)
How marble caves are formed
Sail among shining marble walls polished for the water is something truly unforgettable. These calcium carbonate formations were declared Sanctuary of the Nature (Santuario de la Naturaleza)I went to see them in a boat they were turquoises and it was big we went in a cave to see them
Formed by 6,000-plus years of waves washing up against calcium carbonate, the smooth, swirling blues of the cavern walls are a reflection of the lake's azure waters, which change in intensity and hue, depending on water levels and time of year. Located far from any road, the caves are accessible only by boat.
calcium carbonate formations
Clemente Onelli
Themarble rocks were made over 370 million years ago, when the mineral formations of calcium carbonate were laid down. The existence of the Marble Caves was documented for the first time, by the Italian-Argentinian explorer Clemente Onelli.
Where in Chile are the marble caves?
Where in Chile are the marble caves?
lake General Carrera Lake
The Marble Caves in Chile are located in the middle of the glacial lake General Carrera Lake in Patagonia, on the border with Argentina. Its sources are natural.
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