A presentation by Shane Venesky
Feb 23, 2016
A presentation by Shane Venesky
Natural opening in the ground Large enough to permit the entry of man Range from small rooms to passages miles
long
What is a Cave?
Formed by the movement of ground water◦ Slowly dissolves away rock to form tunnels
Most common type
Types of Caves: Solution Caves
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Tube forms in lava Outer surface cools and hardens Molten lava within drains out
Types of Caves: Lava Caves
Lava River Cave, Oregon
Formed by the constant action of waves◦ Attack the shores of oceans and lakes
Types of Caves: Sea Caves
Sea Lion Cave, Oregon
Melted water excavates drainage tunnels
Types of Caves: Glacier Caves
Eisriesenwelt, Werfen, Austria
Stalactites-hang downward from the ceiling Stalagmites-grow upward from the floor Helictites-oddly shaped formations,
enigmatic
Unique Features
Troglobites-organism that lives entirely in a cave◦ Usually blind◦ Keen sense of smell and touch◦ Carnivorous
Animal Life
BatBlindfishGrotto Salamander