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the shore chffs of most of the Dolomitic islands. Of all shore 

 caverns observed, perhaps two-thirds have resulted from doming 

 of the roof. 



There were no large stalactites or stalagmites in either 

 Duff's or Victory Cave. Small stalactites of less than an inch 

 in length were found in the upper part of Duff's Cave; likewise, 

 deposition from solution has left a slight incrustation at a few 

 points near the entrance in Victory Cave. 



5. Domed Strata. 



All evidence seems to confirm the Kraus view — that the 

 caves as a class have resulted from the hydration of anhydrite, 

 arching of overlying rock, and subsequent solution of the 

 gypsum-filled lenses. In the two caves named above faulting 

 was produced. Both are open, thrust faults, and entrance is 

 gained by way of the fault space. 



