Geomorphic features，sedimentary characteristics and their influencingfactors of Kongshan Baiyun Cave in Lincheng，Hebei Province
Zhang Xiaoman1 Wang Jian1，2 Zheng Qianhua1 Sun Yanping1 Huang Huafang1，2
1 College of Resources and Environmental Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, Hebei; 2 Key Laboratory of Environmental Change and Ecological Construction of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050024, Hebei
Abstract Kongshan Baiyun Cave developed mostly in thick oolitic limestone strata of the Middle Cambrian Zhangxia Formation.By means of the observation and analysis on cave texture,morphology and sedimentary characteristics of the Baiyun Cave，along with areal geological evolution and palaeoclimate evolution，it was indicated that（1）Baiyun Cave system comprised three layer caves.The upper layer presented large hall-like caves.The middle layer and the lower layer were narrow corridors.The distribution of the caves was controlled by NNW，NE and nearly EW faults.（2）Development of the cave shape and size not only related with lithology and structures，but also depended on tectonic stability and coupling climatic conditions in the forming periods of the caves.The layered distribution of the caves was the result of intermittent tectonic uplift.（3）The karst cave deposition landscapes are various.Therefore，reticular helictite made of the capillary water deposition and hosta to aquarius formed from collaborative deposition are very rare.(4）Baiyun Cave was damaged repeatedly by tectonic movements during its development.Nowadays，Baiyun Cave rock is fractured and the cave structural stability is not good.So researches on geomorphic features, sedimentary characteristics and their influencing factors of Baiyun Cave are important to predicting the future change and protecting cave tourism resources.
About author: Zhang Xiaoman，born in 1985，is a master degree candidate of Hebei Normal University.Now she is mainly engaged in resources and environment.E-mail:xiaoman0903@126.com. About the corresponding author Huang Huafang，born in 1960，is a professor of Hebei Normal University.Now he is mainly engaged in resources and environment.E-mail:hhf@mail.hebtu.edu.cn.
Cite this article:
Zhang Xiaoman,Wang Jian,Zheng Qianhua et al. Geomorphic features，sedimentary characteristics and their influencingfactors of Kongshan Baiyun Cave in Lincheng，Hebei Province[J]. JOURNAL OF PALAEOGEOGRAPHY, 2013, 15(1): 49-58.
Zhang Xiaoman,Wang Jian,Zheng Qianhua et al. Geomorphic features，sedimentary characteristics and their influencingfactors of Kongshan Baiyun Cave in Lincheng，Hebei Province[J]. JOPC, 2013, 15(1): 49-58.
