Hi! I'm currently studying physics and taking a few courses from geophysics department at my uni (with hopes of double majoring in both physics and geophysics - seismology and geomagnetism). I have also gotten into caving year and a half ago and absolutely fallen in love with it. Luckily I live in an area abundant with karst and subsequently caves, sinkholes and dip pits and my caving club is extremely active so I spend most of my weekends exploring underground.What I'm having trouble with currently is how to connect the two and which skills and knowledge to acquire so I can put to use and make something of my caving activities. I started reading a few textbooks regarding karst geomorphology and hydrogeology and even spoken to a professor from my uni but it seems that for now geologists have more advantage over me.
So I was wandering are there any (geo)physicists here who are doing research regarding speleology and how did you transition from 'standard' physics and connected the two? Which guidelines could you give me and what should I focus on? What books to read, which courses to take? Are there any areas in speleology and processes in caves, sinkholes... where advanced knowledge of physics is needed and that only someone with Ms in physics or geophysics would be able to work on?
Thnx in advance :)
I recently graduated from college with my bachelors in Geology with an applied concentration. However, I have always been fascinated by cave systems and am interested and seeing if I can use my degree to move in a Karst/Speleological direction. I once attended a presentation where someone mapped caves and thought that was pretty amazing. I have thought about graduate school but it is hard to find any colleges that offer speleological masters. Does anyone know of some colleges that offer Speleological masters? Even companies that may do Speleological work with or without a masters?
My tests revealed that putting the stone away brought back my missing memories but I never planned that I'd get stuck in a narrow passage, with the stone tucked in my unreachable pocket as I realized that I had aboslutely no idea what the emergency number was anymore.
Hey guys, I’m wondering what ropes would be suggested for caving/canyoneering. If anyone might be willing to help explain what characteristics to look for, that would be greatly appreciated! (From what I’ve read it appears to me that ropes I would use for rappelling a waterfall would be suited for caving, but if that’s not correct please correct me!)
Hello everybody, for the last 3 years I've been using a BlackDiamond Headlamp but I feel that I should better keep it as a 2nd option.
Several people in my speleo entourage use the ArmyTek Wizard type. Is it still worth the money? Or could I find another option similar to a better price?
The main feature I look into it is the long autonomy of working, the headlamp/shoulder lamp design, the hot light (like yellowish), dustproof, shockproof and waterproof (just in case of waterfalls or raining)
Thanks for any support or recommendation given!
Im specifically looking for a horror game that's set in caves or mines, something like those youtube exploring abandoned mines videos.
Or something like the movie The Descent(2005)
Anything worthwhile you guys can suggest?
Dear cave enthusiasts,
I am writing a phd thesis on Speleology and cave Tourism in Serbia. Therefore, I am looking to find as much information about developed show caves in the world, their management and other related information, so that I can compare good examples of cave management with our caves in Serbia.
If you have some insight, please leave a comment or message me privately.
Hi I been trying to find a Bachelors or masters program in cave geology or Speleology program that preferable outside the us but taught in English.
Have you ever wondered about international caving projects and how to be a part of them? Our next webinar will be given by George Veni, the President of the International Union of Speleology (UIS). George will explain the UIS, its mission and how you can be involved!
I was a bit wary of posting this here in case I get accused of spamming/advertising, but hopefully it won't be a problem...
The University of Manchester has a very active Speleology (Caving, i.e exploring underground caves) society. We meet regularly for drinks every Wednesday from 8pm at the Lass O' Gowrie and do weekend caving trips roughly once every 2 weeks. All equipment and training required is provided by us. We are also awesome and a number of us are redditors. If you are even mildly interested in joining then please come see our stand at the Fresher's Fair (Tues 20th-Thurs 22nd) at the student's union.
I had no idea before I joined and got access to their database. I’ve always felt this town is boring but now I’ve got like 20-30 caves longer than 30 meters to explore (the longest is 500m!) many that’s just minutes away and everyone within the proximity of a day trip. It’s only talus/boulder caves though, but considering the neighboring areas has pretty much no caves what so ever I consider myself very lucky :)
Due to the Swedish law of Allemansrätten there’s almost no private caves here so there’s free access to them, but the society keeps their database for members only.
A sudden splashing sound from the waters made them shine their lights into that direction, to reveal a boat of blackened wood slowly approaching them, punted forward by a tall hooded figure with skeletal hands.
I'm currently studying physics and taking a few courses from geophysics department at my uni (with hopes of double majoring in both physics and geophysics - seismology and geomagnetism). I have also gotten into caving year and a half ago and absolutely fallen in love with it. Luckily I live in an area abundant with karst and subsequently caves, sinkholes and dip pits and my caving club is extremely active so I spend most of my weekends exploring underground.What I'm having trouble with currently is how to connect the two and which skills and knowledge to acquire so I can put to use and make something of my caving activities. I started reading a few textbooks regarding karst geomorphology and hydrogeology and even spoken to a professor from my uni but it seems that for now geologists have more advantage over me.
So I was wandering are there any physicists here who are doing research regarding speleology and how did you transition from 'standard' physics and connected the two? Which guidelines could you give me and what should I focus on? What books to read, which courses to take? Are there any areas in speleology and processes in caves, sinkholes... where advanced knowledge of physics is needed and that only someone with Ms in physics or geophysics would be able to work on?
Thnx in advance :)
Hi! I'm currently studying physics and taking a few courses from geophysics department at my uni (with hopes of double majoring in both physics and geophysics - seismology and geomagnetism). I have also gotten into caving year and a half ago and absolutely fallen in love with it. Luckily I live in an area abundant with karst and subsequently caves, sinkholes and dip pits and my caving club is extremely active so I spend most of my weekends exploring underground.What I'm having trouble with currently is how to connect the two and which skills and knowledge to acquire so I can put to use and make something of my caving activities. I started reading a few textbooks regarding karst geomorphology and hydrogeology and even spoken to a professor from my uni but it seems that for now geologists have more advantage over me.
So I was wandering are there any physicists here who are doing research regarding speleology and how did you transition from 'standard' physics and connected the two? Which guidelines could you give me and what should I focus on? What books to read, which courses to take? Are there any areas in speleology and processes in caves, sinkholes... where advanced knowledge of physics is needed and that only someone with Ms in physics or geophysics would be able to work on?
Thnx in advance :)
