Crystal Caves
Hamilton Parish, Bermuda
N 32° 20.972 W 064° 42.792
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| Underwater Stalagmites |
Short Description:
Crystal Caves are located off Wilkerson Avenue in Hamilton Parish on the north east end of Bermuda.
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| Stalactite and Stalagmite |
Long Description:
About one million years ago, during an ice age, the sea level was nearly 375 feet below its present levels. A large amount of ground water sat above the underlying limestone rock. These are ideal conditions for for cave formation. As the sea level rose, salt water erosion of the caves walls created the irregular chambers and fissure that make the Crystal Caves so scenic.
Bermuda, Scott #828, depicts an image of the walkway over the water, looking back towards the entrance.
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