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Where is Airport Cave located?
Airport Cave is a lava tube in Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument. Its name comes from its proximity to a local airport.
What type of cave is Airport Cave?
Airport Cave is a lava tube, meaning it formed when the outer surface of a lava flow cooled while molten lava continued moving underneath. When the flow drained, a tunnel-like passage remained.
Why is it called Airport Cave?
The cave is named for its location near a local airport. The name describes its geographic setting rather than a special aviation-related function.
Is Airport Cave made from limestone?
No. Airport Cave is volcanic rather than limestone-based because it is a lava tube in Craters of the Moon National Monument.
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