cave in
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Blasted into 1.9 billion-year-old stable bedrock in Eurajoki, southwest Finland, the geological repository for spent nuclear waste -- dubbed Onkalo which means "cave" in Finnish -- is nearly ready to start operations.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
A Maldivian government spokesperson told the BBC that the team had a permit to dive to a depth of 50m but had not mentioned the cave in their proposal.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Then the stage lit up to show a carved-out cave in a cliffside, housing an absolutely killer all-femme backing band in the grotto and a full company of dancers in every hue of the Americas.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
A new study of Neanderthal remains from a cave in Belgium is shedding light on a disturbing aspect of prehistoric life.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
“Or it might cave in the rest of the roof. Naw, diggin’ them out’s all they can do now.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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