Caves
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Geological and Geomorphologic Setting
The Portuguese Central region between Rio Maior, Alcobaça, Porto de Mós, Batalha, Leiria, Ourém, Torres Novas and Alcanena is occupied by Limestone Mountains, which form the Estremadura Limestone Massif. Of these the mains mountains are the Aire and Candeeiros. -
Cave Formation
Water on its endless cycle, absorbs large quantities of carbon dioxide as it condensates in the atmosphere to fall down again as rainwater. -
History of the Cave
The first men to enter the cave threw thick ropes, and boldly descended to the small gallery below without equipment. Advancing a couple dozen meters they found themselves on a window open over a void. -
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