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Lava Caves Of The Republic Of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Gregory J. Middleton
Lava Caves Of The Republic Of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Gregory J. Middleton
International Journal of Speleology
In their Underground Atlas, MIDDLETON & WALTHAM (1986) dismissed Mauritius as: “very old volcanic islands with no speleological interest”. Recent investigations indicate this judgement is inaccurate; there are over 50 significant caves, including lava tube caves up to 687 m long (one 665 m long was surveyed as early as 1769) and 35 m wide. Plaine des Roches contains the most extensive system of lava tube caves with underground drainage rising at the seashore. Notable fauna includes an insectivorous bat and a cave swiftlet (Collocalia francica), the nests of which are unfortunately prized for ‘soup”. The caves …
Volcanic Caves Of East Africa - An Overview, Jim W. Simons
Volcanic Caves Of East Africa - An Overview, Jim W. Simons
International Journal of Speleology
Numerous Tertiary to recent volcanoes are located in East Africa. Thus, much of the region is made up volcanic rock, which hosts the largest and greatest variety of East Africas caves. Exploration of volcanic caves has preoccupied members of Cave Exploration Group of East Africa (CEGEA) for the past 30 years. The various publications edited by CEGEA are in this respect a treasure troves of speleological information. In the present paper an overview on the most important volcanic caves and areas are shortly reported.
Lave Caves Of Kilimanjaro. Mawenzi Lava Tubes, Clive Ward
Lave Caves Of Kilimanjaro. Mawenzi Lava Tubes, Clive Ward
International Journal of Speleology
This is the first short report on the exploration of lava tubes in the upper part of Kilimanjaro. The area seems to be extremely interesting from vulcanospeleological point of view.
Lava Caves Of Grande Comore, Indian Ocean: An Initial Reconnaissance, September 1997, Gregory J. Middleton
Lava Caves Of Grande Comore, Indian Ocean: An Initial Reconnaissance, September 1997, Gregory J. Middleton
International Journal of Speleology
What are believed to have been the first speleological investigations in the Comoros Islands were carried out on Grande Comore island between 7 and 13 September 1997. A number of caves were located with the help of local informants and the more significant ones surveyed. Exploration of some caves was not able to be completed. The potential for further significant discoveries is believed to be high.
Lava Tube Remelt By Radiant Heat And Burning Gasses, Kevin Allred
Lava Tube Remelt By Radiant Heat And Burning Gasses, Kevin Allred
International Journal of Speleology
Some volcanologists assume that interior surfaces of hot lava tubes can commonly be remelted by burning gases and radiant heat. Pending further data, this appears to be unlikely.