Speleologist Gabriel Lesinsky said that it is an unusual situation highlighted by unusual findings in the newly discovered sites"We discovered four new caves and we noted two great openings into new spaces in the discovered caves," he said as quoted by the TASR newswire.Unique in the history of Slovensky KrasIn a very short time, they succeeded in discovering findings of various kinds in several locations of Slovensky Kras, a unique situation in this area, he noted, adding that he does not remember anything like this in his career.
Oman is home to a massive network of caves and underground passageways filled with limestone carvings making the sultanate one of the most sought-after destinations for spelunkers and
speleologists. The new finds by the Speleological Team of Oman adds to the growing list of recent discoveries.
Scientists who study caves are called
speleologists. Amateur cave explorers are called spelunkers; these adventurers enjoy testing their strength, skill, and nerve while exploring caves.
According to
speleologists, Pesna has the largest entry in the Balkans.
Enter "lint camp," sleepaway camp for
speleologists, spelunkers, cavers, and good-natured hangers-on.
Several caves offer opportunities for ordinary tourists (not only
speleologists and pot holers) to experience the fascinating underworld of stalactites and stalagmites.
The cave is secured with a door of metal bars but the
speleologists received the key for the door from the mayor of the nearby village, not expecting that the torrential rains will affect their trip.
David, used to taking along seasoned cavers and
speleologists from across the globe, thought it would be a wonderful idea to expose us sisters to similar levels of endurance.
Fans of extreme sports can go down the underwater labyrinths of the Vodopada cave in a boat, but only if they are accompanied by experienced
speleologists and are well-equipped.
Cave experts, or
speleologists, confirmed the caves were used by inhabitants of the island as refuge from tribal wars at a time when society was on the verge of collapse as a result of infighting, severe environmental degradation caused by deforestation, droughts, and famine.
