HARRISON CAVES
BARBADOS
Barbados is made up pf over 85% coral limestone
CLIMATE
Tropical climate therefore the heat increases rates of chemical weathering and it promotes high biological activity such as the rapid decay and formation of humic acid
DRAINAGE
Barbados has a high drainage density and this allows for water to easily percolate through the coral limestone and this increases chemical weathering
TOPOGRAPHY
Flatlands - St Lucy
A wide flat region stretching across the northern part of the island.
Uplands - Central
This stretches from Mt. Gilboa in St. Lucy to Chimborazo in St. Joseph reaching a height of approximately 1,116ft (340m). The landscape dips in St George forming the St. George Valley, separating the main limestone areas in the northeast from the lower limestone ridge at the south in the Christ Church area.
Terraces and Cliffs - West & South
These surface features are on the western and southern side of the island and stretch from the north in St Lucy to the south in Christ Church.
West side: Rises from the west coast upwards to the central region causing a staircase effect.
South side: The effect is not as developed on its way to Bridgetown, due to the obstruction of the St George valley meeting the Carlisle Bay coastline.
MAJOR LANDFORMS
-HARRISON CAVES, BARBADOS
The caves are naturally formed by water erosion through the limestone rock. The calcium-rich water that runs through the caves have formed the unusual stalactites and stalagmites formations. Travel through the caves is by tram, at certain points during the tour visitors are allowed to alight from the tram and get close up to the formations. One main area of the caves is a huge cavern, termed "The Great Hall", measuring 50 feet in height. After the Great Hall the tram stops at "The Village". At The Village some of the formations have joined together to form pillars after thousands of years. Harrison's Cave is in the central uplands of Barbados. It is situated at 700ft above sea level. The three (3)
Barbados is made up pf over 85% coral limestone
CLIMATE
Tropical climate therefore the heat increases rates of chemical weathering and it promotes high biological activity such as the rapid decay and formation of humic acid
DRAINAGE
Barbados has a high drainage density and this allows for water to easily percolate through the coral limestone and this increases chemical weathering
TOPOGRAPHY
Flatlands - St Lucy
A wide flat region stretching across the northern part of the island.
Uplands - Central
This stretches from Mt. Gilboa in St. Lucy to Chimborazo in St. Joseph reaching a height of approximately 1,116ft (340m). The landscape dips in St George forming the St. George Valley, separating the main limestone areas in the northeast from the lower limestone ridge at the south in the Christ Church area.
Terraces and Cliffs - West & South
These surface features are on the western and southern side of the island and stretch from the north in St Lucy to the south in Christ Church.
West side: Rises from the west coast upwards to the central region causing a staircase effect.
South side: The effect is not as developed on its way to Bridgetown, due to the obstruction of the St George valley meeting the Carlisle Bay coastline.
MAJOR LANDFORMS
-HARRISON CAVES, BARBADOS
The caves are naturally formed by water erosion through the limestone rock. The calcium-rich water that runs through the caves have formed the unusual stalactites and stalagmites formations. Travel through the caves is by tram, at certain points during the tour visitors are allowed to alight from the tram and get close up to the formations. One main area of the caves is a huge cavern, termed "The Great Hall", measuring 50 feet in height. After the Great Hall the tram stops at "The Village". At The Village some of the formations have joined together to form pillars after thousands of years. Harrison's Cave is in the central uplands of Barbados. It is situated at 700ft above sea level. The three (3)