Limestone cycles

Limestone cycles refer to the natural processes involving limestone, a type of sedimentary rock primarily made of calcium carbonate. These processes include weathering, where rain and carbon dioxide slowly dissolve limestone; transportation, where dissolved calcium is carried away by water; and deposition, where calcium carbonate re-precipitates to form new limestone layers. Over time, these cycles create and reshape limestone formations, influencing landscapes like caves and cliffs. Essentially, limestone cycles describe the continuous transformation of limestone through natural chemical and physical processes driven by the environment.