Speleology

Speleology

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

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false floor

Natural environment; Speleology

A remnant of a sheet of flowstone, originally deposited on clastic sediments that were subsequently washed out from beneath. False floors may survive as a complete bridge between passage walls or ...

caver

Natural environment; Speleology

A slang term for one who engages in the hobby of cave exploration, or caving. 2. A person who explores caves in a safe manner while showing respect for the cave (all aspects of the cave), other ...

spelunker

Natural environment; Speleology

A slang term for one who engages in the hobby of cave exploration, or caving. 2. A person who explores caves in a safe manner while showing respect for the cave (all aspects of the cave), other ...

potholer

Natural environment; Speleology

Explorer of openings in karst formations with emphasis on vertical and steep openings; somewhat of a slang term.

speleologist

Natural environment; Speleology

1. A scientist engaged in the study and exploration of caves, their environment, and their biota. 2. Explorer of caves, caverns, and other underground openings especially in karst.

speleology

Natural environment; Speleology

Scientific study of caves, including aspects of sciences, such as geomorphology, geology, hydrology, chemistry and biology, and also the many techniques of cave exploration.

General term for all cave mineral deposits, embracing all stalactites, flowstone, flowers, etc. Most are formed of calcite whose precipitation processes, related mainly to carbon dioxide levels in ...