Speleology

Speleology

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

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self belay

Natural environment; Speleology

In mountaineering, a climber can employ a self-belay with an ice axe to prevent a slide down a snow-covered slope. To use an ice axe to self-belay, a climber will hold the axe by the head in the ...

paleokarst

Natural environment; Speleology

A karstified rock or area that has been buried by later sediments; in some places, ancient caves have been completely filled by the later sediments.

column

Natural environment; Speleology

A flowstone formation, generally cylindrical, formed by the union of a stalactite and stalagmite.

figure eight loop

Natural environment; Speleology

A type of knot created by a loop on the bight. It is used in climbing and caving where rope strains are light to moderate and for decorative purposes.

The development of a network of branching, intersecting, and rejoining channels in a two dimensional system. Anastomosing tubes, or cave anastomoses, which are generally formed due to dissolution by ...