Cave Morphology in the Coast of Central Chile
Morfología de Cavidades en la Costa de Chile Central
Author
Leyton Lopez, Loreto
Andrade Johnson, Belisario
Abstract
This study analyses cavernous weathering forms such as taffonis, alveolar cavities, and honeycombes, in two sectors on the Central Chilean coast, 32030'-32050'S (Northern Sector) and 33021'-33036'S (Scuthern Sector). A relationship between these cavernous weathering forms and the altitude about sea level has been established. In-situ structure has been identified as having a major influence on the development of these forms, with salt-weathering being seen as a significant weathering mecanismo. Este estudio analiza formas de cavidades, táles como taffoni, alvéolos y honeycomb en dos sectores del litoral de Chile Central, 32030'-32050' (Sector Norte) y 33021 '-33036 'S (Sector Sur). Se define una zonación altitudinal de ocurrencia, se resalta el control estructural y se postula la posible influencia de la haloclastia como uno de los mecanismos responsables en la génesis de estas formas.