Speleology

Speleology

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

Industry: Natural environment

Add a new term

Contributors in Speleology

Become a Contributors

Speleology

uvala

Natural environment; Speleology

Large closed depression formed by the coalescence of several dolines which have enlarged towards each other. Typically, the floor is irregular, being a combination of doline floors and degraded ...

Choke

Natural environment; Speleology

Rock debris or cave fill completely blocking a passage.

Figure eight descender

Natural environment; Speleology

Sometimes just called "eight", this device is most commonly used as a descender, but may also be used as a belay device in the absence of more appropriate equipment, although it does not provide ...

Anemolite

Natural environment; Speleology

A helictite in which the eccentricity is ascribed to the action of air currents. The word is derived from wind-control theory of helictite formation.

Helictite

Natural environment; Speleology

Generally small variety of stalactitic calcite growth that is twisted and contorted with no apparent regard for gravity. Helictites form on cave walls, ceilings, and on stalactites. The growth ...