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Whale Cave

Coordinates: 23°39′17″N 119°30′58″E / 23.654772°N 119.516152°E / 23.654772; 119.516152
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Whale Cave
澎湖逍遙遊
Map showing the location of Whale Cave
Map showing the location of Whale Cave
Whale Cave
Taiwan
LocationXiyu, Penghu, Taiwan
Coordinates23°39′17″N 119°30′58″E / 23.654772°N 119.516152°E / 23.654772; 119.516152
GeologyWave-cut platform

The Whale Cave[1] (Chinese: 澎湖逍遙遊; pinyin: Pēnghú Xiāoyáoyóu) is a wave-cut platform in Xiaomen Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan.

History

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The wave is originally a basalt cliffed coast. After being continuously eroded by monsoon and seawater, it finally became an arch.[2]

Geology

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The cave is located on Xiaomen Island. From the side, the hollow part roughly has the shape of a whale.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Stephen Keeling; Brice Minnigh (2007). The Rough Guide to Taiwan. Rough Guides. London. p. 445 – via Internet Archive. Whale Cave{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "Penghu County / Xiaomen Island". TravelKing. Retrieved 19 September 2017.