sea cave

collocation in English

meaningsofseaandcave

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sea
noun
uk
/siː/us
/siː/
the salty water that covers a large part of the surface of the earth, or a large area of salty water, smaller than an ocean, that is partly or completely surrounded ...
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cave
noun[C]
uk
/keɪv/us
/keɪv/
a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain, or one that ...
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(Definition ofseaandcavefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Interestingly, the sea rarely enters theseacavenowadays (only during spring tides) as the area has undergone isostatic uplift.
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There is also aseacaveand a massive active landslip, which extends inland for 500 metres.
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The spout of sea water is the result of air, trapped in aseacave, exploding upwards.
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It was probably formed where a geological fault in the limestone had created aseacaveand the roof then collapsed.
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In a nearbyseacaveprehistoric remains have been found.
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It was formed by the collapse of the roof aseacave, one of many situated along the southeastern coast of the island.
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It is the island's lone accessibleseacave.
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Over time, as the cracks may grow they sometimes form aseacave.
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In 2013 the discovery and survey of the world's largestseacavewas announced.
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On both side of the cove there are several rustic fishermans huts and at the water line there are some sea caves.
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Sea caves are found throughout the world, actively forming along present coastlines and as relict sea caves on former coastlines.
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The coastline has steep cliffs, gigantic sea caves, coves, and sandy beaches.
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It is characterised by limestone cliffs, sea caves, ponds with subterranean connections to the sea, and small, offshore cays.
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There are a number of sea caves and arches.
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Local companies offer tours that include kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and trips though the famed sea caves beneath the cliffs.
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It features several sea caves as a result of erosion.
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By far the majority of sea caves consist of a single passage or chamber.
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Sea caves can prove surprisingly complex where numerous zones of weaknessoften faultsconverge.
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