Formation type sorts geological formations by the physical shape each one is, such as a canyon, a ridge or a plateau. Wikipedia describes the Grand Canyon as "a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States," a specific type distinct from a mesa or a fault scarp. This grouping lets a visitor find every formation of one exact kind.
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Formation Originis a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting when a collapse of limestone bedrock exposes groundwater. 1 Formation Type
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1. Wikipedia: Cenote
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is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting when a collapse of limestone bedrock exposes groundwater.
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