Atlas of the Great Caves of the World
Author: Paul Courbon
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Published: 1989
Total Pages: 380
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Author: Paul Courbon
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Published: 1989
Total Pages: 380
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Tony Waltham
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 120
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Great Caves of the World is an introduction to some of the most magnificent cave systems in the world. Geologist and caving expert Tony Waltham provides an introduction to the subject before exploring the characteristics of each of the 28 selecte caves. He describes how each one was formed, its environment and location, and how it contributes to our understanding of the underground." "This illustrated book takes readers on a journey to a surprising array of environments, from huge underground rivers and long lava formations to secret temples and ancient archaeological sites. Dwell in forests of sparkling ice colums deep inside the Pinega Caves, Russia; be dazzled by the mineral deposits in Lechugilla Cave, USA, and discover the classic Yorkshire pothole at Gaping Gill, England."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: Tony Waltham
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Published: 1974
Total Pages: 248
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKInquires into methods and techniques of cave exploration, mechanisms and processes of cave formation, ornamentation, and deposits, historical uses of caves, and the animal life of caves.
Author: Brad Burnham
Publisher:
Published: 2003
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ISBN-13: 9781282218536
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: James M. Tabor
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Published: 2011-02-15
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0812979494
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Heart-stopping and relentlessly gripping. Tabor takes us on an odyssey into unfathomable worlds beneath us, and into the hearts of rare explorers who will do anything to get there first.”—Robert Kurson, author of ShadowDivers In 2004, two great scientist-explorers attempted to find the bottom of the world. American Bill Stone took on the vast, deadly Cheve Cave in southern Mexico. Ukrainian Alexander Klimchouk targeted Krubera, a freezing nightmare of a supercave in the war-torn former Soviet republic of Georgia. Both men spent months almost two vertical miles deep, contending with thousand-foot drops, raging whitewater rivers, monstrous waterfalls, mile-long belly crawls, and the psychological horrors produced by weeks in absolute darkness, beyond all hope of rescue. Based on his unprecedented access to logs and journals as well as hours of personal interviews, James Tabor has crafted a thrilling exploration of man’s timeless urge to discover—and of two extraordinary men whose pursuit of greatness led them to the heights of triumph and the depths of tragedy. Blind Descent is an unforgettable addition to the classic literature of true-life adventure, and a testament to human survival and endurance. “Holds the reader to his seat, containing dangers aplenty with deadly falls, killer microbes, sudden burial, asphyxiation, claustrophobia, anxiety, and hallucinations far underneath the ground in a lightless world. Using a pulse-pounding narrative, this is tense real-life adventure pitting two master cavers mirroring the cold war with very uncommonly high stakes.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A fascinating and informative introduction to the sport of cave diving, as well as a dramatic portrayal of a significant man-vs.-nature conflict. . . . What counts is Tabor’s knack for maximizing dramatic potential, while also managing to be informative and attentive to the major personalities associated with the most important cave explorations of the last two decades.”—Kirkus Reviews Includes a 16-pg black and white insert
Author: William Stone
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2010-05-30
Total Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780446561273
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Huautla in Mexico is the deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere, possibly the world. Shafts reach skyscraper-depths, caverns are stadium-sized, and sudden floods can drown divers in an instant. With a two-decade obsession, William Stone and his 44-member team entered the sinkhole at Sotano de San Augustin. The first camp settled 2,328 feet below ground in a cavern where headlamps couldn't even illuminate the walls and ceiling. The second camp teetered precariously above an underground canyon where two subterranean rivers collided. But beyond that lay the unknown territory -- a flooded corridor that had blocked all previous comers, claimed a diver's life, and drove the rest of the team back. Except for William Stone and Barbara am Ende, who forged on for 18 more days, with no hope of rescue, to set the record for the deepest cave dive in the Western Hemisphere.
Author: Rachel Castro
Publisher: Passport to Nature
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1543557732
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTake a trip around the world to see amazing caves that have formed on Earth.
Author: Emil Silvestru
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 88
ISBN-13: 9780890514962
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDISCOVER JUST HOW LONG IT REALLY TAKES FOR A CAVE TO FORM
Author: Nancy Holler Aulenbach
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780153566264
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFollow experienced cavers Nancy Holler Aulenbach and Hazel Barton as they explore caves in Greenland, the Grand Canyon, Colorado, Georgia, Yucatan Peninsula, and New Mexico on a scientific mission.
Author: Melody S. Mis
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2009-01-15
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 143583111X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover Earth's amazing caves in this fun and informative book. Readers will learn about the formation of caves, learn about different kinds, and explore some of the world's most famous caves. Stunning photography captures the natural beauty and life on this landform.