Speleology

Speleology

The study of caves, the way they are formed, physical properties and type.

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jumar

Natural environment; Speleology

An ascender with a simple finger-operated safety catch, a handle and several attachment points.

cave fill

Natural environment; Speleology

Insoluble deposits of clay, silt, sand, or gravel flooring or filling a cave passage. In a more restricted sense, cave earth includes only the finer fractions: clay, silt, and fine sand deposits.

Shallow cave under an overhanging rock ledge. Many sea caves are rock shelters. Also found in limestone and other rock types where streams have undercut their banks at bends, or where there has been ...

natural bridge

Natural environment; Speleology

A residual portion of the roof of a subterranean stream which has not collapsed and is found bridging a valley. Normally a surface feature, but may be used to describe a similar occurrence in a cave ...