Which erosional pattern emerges when acidic groundwater percolation weakens cave structures?

💡 Explanation

Speleothem formation increases because the breakdown of the cave roof via dissolution introduces minerals, causing precipitation of calcite. Therefore, cave ceiling collapse provides the raw material, rather than hydraulic action or desert pavement seen in surface processes.

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