Siberian Speleothems Reveal History of Permafrost
A team of scientists studying speleothem growth in Sibera has discovered that permafrost may not be so permanent, and it may begin to melt if temperatures continue to warm. In …
February 2013 Archive
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This Week on CaveChat: February 16th – 22nd, 2013 Edition
February 22, 2013 / By David GrimesCaveChat.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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FESPA to Hold Conference on Cave Safety and Cave Rescue
Northern Spain’s Asturian Speleological Federation (FESPA) will host its first conference on caving safety and cave rescue this weekend. This event, which will focus on caving first aid and rope …
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International Children’s Cave Art Contest Announced
The Ukrainian Speleological Association has announced “Caves in the Eyes of our Children,” an international art contest for children. Organized by the editors of the Ukrainian Speleological Association’s Light magazine …
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Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comments
February 21, 2013 / Oklahoma, United States, North AmericaNortheastern Oklahoma’s Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge is looking for public input and comments on a new draft Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment. The approximately 4,000 acre refuge was first …
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New York Cavers Rescue Cat Trapped Between Buildings
February 21, 2013 / New York, United States, North AmericaCavers from New York City’s Met Grotto recently came to the rescue of a house cat who had been trapped for nearly a week between two buildings. The 18-month-old cat, …
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Ask Cavers: How Do Folks React When They Find Out You’re a Caver?
February 20, 2013Inspired by last weeks Ask Cavers question which asked how your group attracts new cavers, this week we want to know how people react when they discover that you are …
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Learn How to Use Geophysics to Detect Solutional Features in Karst
February 20, 2013As part of the ongoing series of webinars put on by the NSS, a presentation on the use of geophysics to detect solutional features in karst terrains has been announced. …
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Cavers Assist Construction Workers with Cavity Discovery
French construction workers were recently assisted by cavers after they discovered a cavity. The workers had been installing water pipes to connect the village of Tharaux in the south of …
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Bats in Crisis: NPS Releases White-Nose Syndrome Video Series
February 19, 2013 / United States, North AmericaA new video series on White-nose syndrome has been released by the National Park Service. Titled “Bats in Crisis”, the three video series is aimed to educate the public and …
