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Speleology
Discussing science topics related to the geology, biology, chemistry, archaeology, hydrogeology, karst topography, but also including history and trivia about specific caves. Speleology includes the surveying, mapping and cartography of caves. Speleologist publish findings related to their research.
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What is the difference between caves and caverns?
A cave is a natural underground void large enough for a human to enter, while a cavern is a large cave.
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How is a cave formed?
A cave is a large hole. It may be underground, in the side of a hill or mountain, or under a cliff. A cavern is a large...
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How are caves formed?
Caves can form in a variety of ways, but most caves are dissolutional and are initially formed by chemical weathering of surface...
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In which region are the Waitomo Caves located?
The southern Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand.Near Hamilton =)
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What would happen to a cave in a long dry season?
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How many caves are in Alabama?
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How does dripping water enter a cave?
Wet Caves Most rocks are not entirely waterproof - they have cracks and channels where water can seep through. Caves are often...
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If a explorer went into a cave what landscape will he see?
A landscape that is strictly formed by the erosion of water. Most caves are formed by the underground rivers leeching and eroding...
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How are stalactites formed?
Stalactites are formed through calcium carbonate deposits made by mineral rich water dripping through the ceiling and onto the...
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How is the formation of limestone caves connected with the geolegical term of weathering?
Its because they are both made by erosion. Limestone is a rock that is soft and easily eroded by underground streams and rivers....
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What is the longest cave?
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What is the difference between a cave and a cavern?
A cave is a natural underground void large enough for a human to enter, while a cavern is a large cave that was formed chemically...
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What is the average temperature in caves?
you must be more clear about your question... not all caves have similar temperatures. Underground caves of the prehistoric...
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How does water and soil help the process of building stalagmites?
The growth rate of stalagamites depends upon the amount and rate of water entering the cave, the amount of acidity and minerals...
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Are there caves underwater?
Yeah. They show them in movies and National Geographic sometimes.
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What is the largest cave system?
the roaring sea horse that lives in a kelp forest cave system, china ( also known as the sao- faung system)
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What is stalagmites?
Stalagmites are Ice Formations that grow from the Ground Up.
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What is the deepest cave in the world?
Voronya Cave, Abkhazia, Georgia (2191 metres deep from the highest entrance to the lowest point). Another cave nearby in Georgia...
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Ash from a volcanic eruption kill people?
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Are there caves in the grand canyon?
Yes!!!
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Whats the difference between stalactites and stalagmites?
Stalactites are the ceiling ones, and stalagmites are the floor ones.
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What is cave diving?
Cave diving is where people get snorckles, scuba diving stuff, ect. and go diving in caves. Water is often found in these...
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Where are the Jenolan Caves?
The Jenolan Caves are in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. They are close to the Blue Mountains cities of Lithgow...
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What kind of cave structures hang from the roof of a cave?
Stalactite Horseisle quis, gray Beckybunny
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What is an area of land underlain by limestone that is honeycombed with sinkholes underground streams and caves?
Karst
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How does a phreatic cave passage form?
Caves, and other karst features, are produced because limestone is soluble in water containing dissolved carbon dioxide and...
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What types of caves are there?
fissure, talus, solutional, granite, slate, erosional, man-made, rare emerged sea caves, sea caves, and sandstone
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What is the Sarawak Chamber?
Here is nearly everything you need to know at the "Sarawak Chamber." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarawak_chamber
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Where are the largest lava tube caves found?
where are the largest lava tube cave found?
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Why are some caves called vertical caves?
Vertical Caves either have entrances which you must go down using a rope (instead of going in horizontally) and for safety...
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In a addition to regular caving gear what equipment could prove useful in the exploration of Grutas de Precipicio in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon?
1. Additional water, probably 2 liters per person. 2. A very lightweight sleeping bag. 3. 2 coils of rope, one being about 53...
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What is the difference between a stream cave and a river cave?
In some parts of the world, there are rivers that enter a cave and disappear into the earth. And the reverse is true - there are...
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Where is there a good speleological dictionary?
Several speleological organizations maintain a dictionary or glossary of terms on their home web-pages. Here is an...
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What would cause the air in a cave to smell like rotten eggs?
Presence of sulphur.
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Who is Hayat Ullah Durrani?
Mr. Hayatullah Khan Durrani (Pride of Performance) Mr. Hayatullah Khan Durrani (Pride of Performance) is a renowned first...
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What is the largest stalagmite in the world?
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Dose the glowworms effect the waitomo caves?
no they do not... they do not hurt the caves in any way.. its only the humans put so much carbon dioxide into the caves wich...
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What were Aristotle's main discoveries?
what were aristotlemain discoveries ?
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How are underwater caves formed?
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HOw is a river cleaned up if it is not overloaded with waste?
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How come it is the earths core hot and caves are cold?
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What is Texas's climate?
That really depends on which part of Texas you are talking about, I am on the coast of Texas and it is very tropical (humidity,...
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How does a stalactite form?
A "stalactite" also known as dripstone, is like a stone icicle on the ceiling of a limestone cave. It develops when water, in...
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How many caves are in the US?
about 50
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Interesting facts about caves?
They are interesting and exotic trips into the bowels of the earth, and are not for the timid or faint of heart, should Never be...
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Where is the worlds longest cave?
mammoth cave is over 350 miles long.
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Are there caves in canada?
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How do you get day and night?
We get day and night by the Earth spinning on its 23.5 axis, to get day the Earth faces the Sun we have day when the Earth keeps...
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Carbonic acid forms when carbon dioxide is absorbed into water The action of carbonic acid on may produce sinkholes caverns and formations like stalagmites?
Limestone
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What process forms caves and sinkholes?
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Erosion of caves all the way through?
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What do caves tell us about the history of Earth and how Earth has changed?
Caves tells us who lived in them and probably the drawings that the cave men have done Also the type of rocks that get piled on...
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What is a cave system?
caves that are under the ground created by the rain
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What do you call a cave entrance?
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Other names for small cave?
Cavern, grotto, the French word for (Cave) is Grotte.
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What rock formation is on top of a cave?
You mean on the roof? stalactite
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How did groundwater create the Cave of Lascaux?
That question is difficult to answer. Scientist are still studying the cave and are looking for more details.
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What are two main mineral deposites in caves?
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What type of animals are in caves?
the most common animal that lives in caves are bats
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Is water in caves acidic?
yes, because it is formed by groundwater charged with CO2 (carbon dioxide) which forms carbonic acid
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How does chemical weathering causes caves to form in limestone?
Calcium carbonate in limestone reacts with carbon dioxide in the water (which makes the water a weak acid).
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What is the exploration of caves called?
spelunking
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What rock formations hang from the celing of some caves?
Stalactites grow downwards (hang down); Stalactmites grow upwards. How to remember the difference: Stalactites "hold tight" to...
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What would be th most important for you to bring in a cave?
Rope. You can lay it in a line to explore, and find your way back to where you started, over and over, without becoming confused...
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Whats the name of the process when the rock over the cave falls in the cave?
In karst areas, this is called a sinkhole.
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What do they call people who search caves?
Spelunkers
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How do people use caves?
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What are the forms can caves take?
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Are stalagmites cone shaped deposits?
yes they are
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What are stalagmites?
Stalagmites are cone-shaped deposits.
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How do caves form in limestone?
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Worlds largest cave?
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Are there mountains and caves to explore?
yes - lots
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An acid normally involved in the formation of caves is?
Carbonic acid.
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In what rock stalagmites is formed?
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Where is the largest cave room?
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What do you have to do to become a speleologist?
To become a speleologist, a person must publish scientific articles that are related to caves. These articles could discuss a...
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What is the biggest cave in england?
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Which type of lava would most likely form lava tube caves?
Basaltic, low viscosity lava.
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What is the largest cave on earth?
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How do humans interact with caves?
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What chemical compounds form caves?
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What is a vertical cave?
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Does italy have the largest caves in europe?
Definitely no! The largest cave in Europe in length are the Hölloch in Switzerland and the Optymistychna in Ukraine, or in depth...
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What type of chemical weathering is responsible for enlarging fractures and creating caves?
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Do caves affect people?
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What do divers need in underwater caves?
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When were the first sea caves formed?
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Where are caves?
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How are recessive caves formed?
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Different ways to spell the name George?
George Georg [German] Pronounced: gey-org Jorge [Spanish] Prounounced: horr-hay
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How are caves and caverns formed?
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How are limestone caves formed?
Limestone dissolves under the action of rainwater and groundwater charged with H2CO3 (carbonic acid) and naturally occurring...
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Where are caves found?
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What is a volcano that does not erupt called?
It can be called an active, dormant or extinct volcano. An active volcano erupts regularly and frequently, however, it might not...
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What is the world's largest cave?
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Where Are caves more likely to develop?
caves will most likely develop whare caves develop.
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What is a series of connected caves?
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How does chemical weathering cause caves to form in limestone?
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Two main type of speleothems?
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