Sea Portal EarthCache
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Located in Harbourville this Earthcache is located along the Bay of
Fundy. Park along the Russia Rd and follow the road in at the
trailhead coords given. This is one of our favourite rock hunting
spots which we have been going to for many years. The location
requires proper footwear and checking the local tide charts. A hard
hat is recommended for safety while travelling the shore due to
falling rocks, you be the judge. This Earthcache is an example of a
sea erosion cave.
A sea cave, also known as a littoral cave, is a type of cave formed
primarily by the wave action of the sea. The primary process
involved is erosion.
Sea caves are found throughout the world, forming along coastlines.
In order to form a sea cave, the host rock must first contain a
weak zone. The Basaltic rocks along the Bay of Fundy are a
relatively strong host rock compared to sedimentary rock.
Finally, caves that are larger tend to be more complex. By far the
majority of sea caves consist of a single passage or chamber, this
sea cave is an example of such. By contrast, caves formed along
horizontal bedding planes tend to be wider with lower ceiling
heights. Those formed on faults tend to have canyon-like or angled
passages that are very straight. As Fundy’s giant tides erode
the sea caves and wash the shores, many interesting rocks, fossils,
zeolites, copper and semi-precious stones including amethyst are
revealed. The Bay of Fundy has moulded these attractive caves which
are definitely a testament to the power of the tides.
In order to claim
this Earth Cache:
1.What is the estimated angle of the rock leading into the sea
cave?
2.What combined force of the sun and moon has caused this distict
shape and the primary force behind the creation of the sea
cave?
3.What semi-precious mineral is unique to this area of the Bay of
Fundy and can be found within the fault lines of the sea
cave.
Would enjoy any pictures of the area! Please do not post the
answers, send them via email.
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