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Was erlebt man in der Höhle?
Aufgrund der Knochenfunde weiß man, dass verschiedenste Tiere, darunter Nashörner, Höhlenlöwen und Bären in der Tropfsteingrotte lebten. Sogar Überreste von Feuerstellen wurden entdeckt. Ein komplett restauriertes Bären-Skelett, sowie zahlreiche Knochen sind in der Höhle zu sehen.
Was kann man in einer Höhle erleben?
Spektakuläre Tropfsteine, Felsmalereien, funkelnde Kristalle und bizarre Felsen – die Höhlenwelt in Deutschland ist einzigartig. Etwa 12.000 Höhlen existieren innerhalb unserer Grenzen. Nur knapp über 50 sind für Besucher zugänglich.
What is the meaning of Speleology?
Speleology. Speleology is the scientific study of caves and other karst features, their make-up, structure, physical properties, history, life forms, and the processes by which they form ( speleogenesis) and change over time (speleomorphology). The term speleology is also sometimes applied to the recreational activity of exploring caves,…
Who is known as the father of Speleology?
Martel founded the first speleology organization – Société de Spéléologie in France. Martel is therefore considered the father and founder of speleology as a scientific discipline. In modern times, speleology as a discipline continues to grow as recreational activities of caving grow.
What are the challenges of Speleology?
In speleology, scientists collect samples, take photographs, and draw maps of the caves both for technical and routing purposes. Speleologists face several challenges such as lighting and physical obstacles within the caves, especially for new and previously unexplored caves.
When was the first speleological conference held?
In 1895 Martel founded the Société de Spéléologie, the first organization devoted to cave science in the world. Other early speleologists include Herbert E. Balch . An international speleological congress was proposed at a meeting in Valence-sur-Rhone, France in 1949 and first held in 1953 in Paris.