Ask Cavers: What is the Best Caving Film?
November 14, 2012
While there have been a number of caving films that have come out over the years, most of the ones that hit mainstream movie theaters end up with a generally …
November 2012 Archive
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New Book on Brazil’s Caves Launches Later this Month
November 14, 2012 / Brazil, South AmericaA new book highlighting Brazil’s caves is being launched later this month. Titled Caves in Brazil (Cavernas no Brasil), the soon to be released book promises to take readers on …
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German Tourist Rescued from South African Cave
November 13, 2012 / South Africa, AfricaA German tourist was rescued this weekend after falling some 30 meters (98 feet) during a visit to Waterfall Bluff in the Transkei region of South Africa. The 71-year-old man …
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Peru Expedition Rewrites List of the World’s Highest Caves
November 12, 2012 / Peru, South AmericaA recent expedition to Peru has completely re-written the list of the world’s highest caves. The six-week long adventure, which began in late September, saw an international team of 10 …
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Cuban Scientists Seek to Protect World’s Largest Stalagmite
November 11, 2012 / Cuba, North AmericaCuban scientists recently put forward a document suggesting the designation of Cueva Martin Infierno (Martin Inferno Cave) as a protected area. First discovered in 1967, Cueva Martin Infierno is home …
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New Book: The Story of Glenwood Caverns
November 10, 2012 / Colorado, United States, North AmericaA book featuring the tells story of Glenwood Caverns has recently been released. Titled “Eighth Wonder: The Story of Glenwood Caverns and the Historic Fairy Caves,” the book allows readers …
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This Week on CaveChat: November 3rd – 9th, 2012 Edition
November 9, 2012CaveChat.org is the official forum of the National Speleological Society. Since its creation in 2005 CaveChat has quickly become the go to place for everything related to caving. With more …
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Third Lascaux Replica Plans to Duplicate Entire Cave
Yet another replica is being created of the Lascaux, the famous French cave that is home to some of the world’s best-known cave art. The project, known as Lascaux 4, …
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Ask Cavers: What are Your Tips for Inexperienced Cavers?
November 7, 2012Going caving with new people can be a rewarding experience, however the prospect of heading underground with inexperienced people can present challenges. Knowledge and skills that may seem common knowledge …
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Girl Scouts Clean Up Lint in Montana’s Lewis and Clark Caverns
November 7, 2012 / Montana, United States, North AmericaA local Girl Scout troop recently ventured underground to help clean up Montana’s Lewis and Clark Caverns. Lewis and Clark Caverns, the main attraction of a state park of the …
