eolian cave
geology
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Eolian caves are chambers formed by wind action, primarily found in desert areas with massive sandstone cliffs. As wind sweeps around a cavity, it erodes the walls, floor, and ceiling, creating a bottle-shaped chamber that is typically wider than its entrance. These caves are generally not very long, usually extending only a few tens of meters. Unlike caves formed by water in karst landscapes, eolian caves are a result of wind erosion.12
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