What are the things we are supposed to do when we explore caves? Generally, managers or cave rangers prepare in advance the interesting activities in their tours. They set different packages for tourists of different preferences. However for ‘speleologists’ or cave scientists, they do exploration not only for pleasure, but their goal […]
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Comments(0) Exploration of stalagmites and stalactites are just some of the very exciting activities in caving. What are stalagmites and stalactites? What are they collectively called?
First let us define what stalagmites and stalactites are. Stalagmites are structures inside the cave that develop as they arise from the ground. Stalactites, on the other hand, are […]
Comments(0) What does spelunking mean? In simple terms, it means cave exploration. Spelunking is rooted in a Latin word spelunca, meaning cave. Technically, it is derived from the word Speleology that means “scientific study of caves”. Speleologists are scientists involved in the study of caves. They are the ones responsible for […]
Read More..>> Comments(0) What is something about caves that invites people to come in? There’s really something in it that is very fascinating especially for people who love adventure, for people who are fond of exploration, such people call themselves cave explorers or “spelunkers.” Oftentimes, these people pursue courses and even a degree in cave exploration. […]
Read More..>> Comments(0) Those with backgrounds in art or geology have probably tried Paleolithic cave exploring but this kind of exploration would surely prove to be an enjoyable and interesting activities even for those who have no background in this discipline whatsoever. For one thing, you will get to see the ice age art that was carved by […]
Read More..>> Comments(0) Misty caves are a very attractive option when you decide to explore different caves. The reason for this is because the mist that is found in caves actually feels welcoming and there is a mysteriousness attached to it. Before you go cave exploring, however, it is first important to know what caves are like so […]
Read More..>> Comments(0) Kentucky is the home of one of the world’s most famous cave systems, the Mammoth Onyx Cave. This cave is nestled within the Mammoth Cave National Park which preserves the cave system as well as a portion of the Green River Valley. The Mammoth Onyx Cave is a part of a cave system which is […]
Read More..>> Comments(0) Spelunkers won’t get very far into a cave if they can’t see where they’re going. Even if they could have reached their underground objective, it would be nearly impossible finding the way out. There is a total absence of light within a cave and this is why lights are essential caving equipment. […]
Read More..>> Comments(0) Caving or spelunking is the recreational activity of exploring natural underground enclosures. It is the art of moving safely through a cave and getting back to the ground without doing yourself or the cave any harm.
Exploring caves can be very dangerous if done without prior knowledge of the safety rules and guidelines of caving. […]
Comments(0) People of ancient times resided in caves and also used these underground structures as burial and religious sites. Most of the cave objects and paintings left by these people were protected from harsh climates and scavenging creatures. These were preserved and are now providing us with a glimpse of the past.
Caving isn’t just […]
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