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Sinkhole Opens Following Student Protest in Montreal
May 24, 2012 / Canada, North AmericaA sinkhole opened up on a major street in Montreal, Canada following a huge rally to protest a government plan to raise tuition costs. The protests which have lasted over …
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The Cave Concert Series Returns to Ireland this Summer
Ireland’s Mitchelstown Caves will be playing host to three days of musical performances this July. Following the success of last year’s The Cave concert series which featured Duke Special and …
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Speleo-TV Announces Promo Video Contest
May 22, 2012 / EuropeA contest to create a create a short promotional video for the European Speleological Federation‘s newest venture, Speleo-TV, has just been announced. Launching in September 2012, Speleo-TV will offer cavers …
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Two Folks Rescued from Iowa’s Maquoketa Caves State Park
May 21, 2012 / Iowa, United States, North AmericaTwo people had to be rescued from Iowa’s Maquoketa Caves State Park after becoming stuck. The man, Logan Eliasen, 20, of Port Byron, Illinois became trapped around 6:45 pm on …
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Anthropologists Discover Early Art in Rock Shelter Near Chauvet Cave
An international team of scientists have recently discovered some of earliest known art in a rock shelter near the France’s famous Chauvet Cave. On a 1.5 metric ton (3000+ pound) …
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Cavers Concerned Over Plans to Thin Arizona Forest
May 19, 2012 / Arizona, United States, North AmericaA U.S. Forest Service plan to thin the forest near Payson, Arizona has area cavers concerned that it may have a negative impact on the cave systems below. The thick …
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This Week on CaveChat: May 12th – 18th, 2012 Edition
May 18, 2012 / 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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Officers Discover Meth Lab in Tennessee Cave
May 18, 2012 / Tennessee, United States, North AmericaTennessee’s Morgan County Sheriff’s Department recently made an unexpected discovery when they came across a hidden meth lab in a small cave. Inside the 6 meter (20 foot) wide cave …
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Emergency Closure of Caves Recommended in Northern Region
May 17, 2012 / Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, United States, North AmericaThe U.S. Forest Service is recommending an emergency closure of caves and abandoned mines in its Northern Region to try and slow the spread of white-nose syndrome. The proposed closure, …
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Ohio Caverns Set to Open Two New Cave Tours
May 16, 2012 / Ohio, United States, North AmericaThis Memorial Day weekend Ohio Caverns will be opening two new cave tours to the public. A new Historic Tour includes parts of the caverns first viewed by visitors after …
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Dog Rescued After Spending Night Trapped in Cave
May 15, 2012 / Indiana, United States, North AmericaA hunting dog was rescued over the weekend after falling through a sinkhole near Jennings County, Indiana. The dog, named Momo, was out raccoon hunting with his owner Walter Campbell …
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Poll: How much money do you spend on caving each year?
May 14, 2012Earlier today we were contacted by Hazel Barton, who is writing a chapter on White-nose Syndrome for the book with the American Society for Microbiology. In order to find out …
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Stranded Teens Take Shelter in a Kentucky Cave
May 14, 2012 / Kentucky, United States, North AmericaFour teenagers took shelter in a Kentucky cave on Sunday after they became stranded by high water. The teenagers, two 15-year-olds, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old, were out four-wheeling in …
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Carlsbad Caverns Hosts International Teachers Workshop
May 13, 2012 / New Mexico, United States, North AmericaDuring a two and a half day workshop at Carlsbad Caverns National Park this weekend, a group teachers received training and special tours to help encourage stewardship and educational opportunities …
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Hiker Found In Cave Crevice Died of Asphyxiation
May 12, 2012 / California, United States, North AmericaAn autopsy on the body of the hiker who was missing for nearly a month after falling into a crevice while exploring the Arroyo Tapiado mud caves near San Diego, …
