Sentences with phrase «stalactites for»

German researcher Dominik Fleitmann examines stalactites for clues telling us about the climate of the past, at the time of the Bronze Age.

He selected 37 stalactites for their pitch, sanded all but two down to perfect their tone and then attached a rubber mallet device, measuring more than a foot long, next to each stalactite.

Not exact matches

«He spent virtually every weekend during that period prospecting for stalactites that could be perfectly tuned.»

Luckily for Moyer, the stalactites Sprinkle selected are in dry, non-growing parts of the cave.

The waters of Blanchard Springs have worked on the caverns for millions of years, and the result is a series of stunning calcium features: dripstone, flowstone, «soda straws,» stalactites, and stalagmites.

Speleothems — stalagmites, stalactites, flowstones — are a central tool for reconstructing past hydroclimate variability.

To get an idea of what might be in store for the future, Vaks and his colleagues searched for evidence from the distant past — specifically, from stalagmites and stalactites formed over hundreds of thousands of years in underground Siberian caves.

It's an 8.2 km (5 miles) long underground cave, famous for its major formations of stalactites and stalagmites.

The underground cave is famous worldwide for its major formations of stalactites and stalagmites.

Stalactites and stalagmites spend thousands of years reaching down or reaching up, drop by drop, searching for each other in the darkness.

For me, simply standing in Van Zyl's chamber staring at the stalagmites, stalactites and helictites takes my breath away.

Jars (ollas) were placed as receptacles for water dripping from stalactites and used for a variety of ceremonial purposes.

The nearby caves Cenote Santa Cruz and Aktun Chen with their stalactites and underground rivers make pleasant choices for a day trip.

Equipment (Zip - Lines: helmet and harness, Rafts: helmet and paddles, Stalactite River Swim: helmet and life jacket, Amphibious Vehicles: helmet and vehicle for two).

The Great Blue Hole shown is one of the top attractions in Belize and is a mecca for those wanting to dive among its giant stalactites and stalagmites, which were formed during the last Ice Age.

You will have the unique opportunity to go snorkeling in the crystalline water in this cenote that is known for its phenomenal rock formations including stalagmites and stalactites.

The cave is approximately a mile long and is adorned with beautiful stalactite and stalagmite making this a beautiful place for photographs.

Go to Jewel Cave to see arabesque displays of stalactites and stalagmites; Mammoth Cave for fossils and mind - bogglingly large chambers; and Lake Cave to watch light filter through spindly rock formations and reflect off an underground lake.

[26] The lava tube is remarkable for its length and for the number of well - preserved lava cave features, such as lava stalactites and curbs, the latter marking high stands of the flowing lava frozen on the lava tube walls.

For millions of years the Blue Hole was a dry cave and for this period, huge stalactites and stalagmites slowly formFor millions of years the Blue Hole was a dry cave and for this period, huge stalactites and stalagmites slowly formfor this period, huge stalactites and stalagmites slowly formed.

Put on hardhats and get ready for a guided decent into these beautifully adorned stalactite caverns.

As sea levels rose during the last Ice Age, the cave flooded and its roof collapsed into this sinkhole resulting in a marine wonder known for its sparkling blue waters, wealth of coral formations, sharks and fish, and deep caves filled with stalactites.

Originally a spa for Mayan royalty, the caves» stalactites and stalagmites are awesome, and the underwater life is plentiful.

Famous for the decorative brownish - red Arawak pictographs etched by the Amerindians and found on the cave's walls and ceiling, Fontein Cave is marked with rich ancestral history that continues its storytelling among thousand - year - old stalactites and stalagmites.

After the whole group is safely placed behind the big stalactites or stalgmites or whatever those hanging thingys are called... which begin at 125 feet or so at the top of the opening into the caves, forcing one to go down 25 or so feet lower where there is room for a diver with a tank on their back to squeeze into, down into the opening to the caves.

The nearby caves Cenote Santa Cruz and Aktun Chen with their stalactites and underground rivers make ideal choices for a day trip.

Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave or The ATM Cave can best be described as an «Indiana Jones» type experience and visitors have the opportunity to view impressive stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave along with Maya pottery that have been undisturbed for hundreds of years.

With stalactites, stalagmites and columns, this beautiful cave will provide wonder for children and parents alike.

Stalactites and stalagmites arent just for Carlsbad and Mammoth Cave - you will find them everywhere in these silent underwater castles.

Visitors can enjoy secluded white sand beaches, Crystal Bay is the most popular, located on the north and northwest coast, the stalactites of Goa Karangsari cave (guides can be hired for 20,000 rupiah and a trek up to the high coastal cliffs.

This tour can best be described as an «Indiana Jones» type experience and visitors have the opportunity to view impressive stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave along with Maya pottery that have been undisturbed for hundreds of years.

This is a cave for the physically fit only and is a good cave for those with some caving experience - expect rock walls, small crevices, tiny gaps, bats, blind crickets, spiders, and massive «crystal» stalagmites and stalactites.

It's known, not for colorful coral, but a colorless cave from centuries past, decorated only with stalactites.

One such stalactite was removed for further scientific investigation.

For the more adventurous, a twenty minute drive will take you to the Hams or Fishhook Caves famous for their unique stalactite formations and the Drach Caves with the largest underground lake in EuroFor the more adventurous, a twenty minute drive will take you to the Hams or Fishhook Caves famous for their unique stalactite formations and the Drach Caves with the largest underground lake in Eurofor their unique stalactite formations and the Drach Caves with the largest underground lake in Europe.

Highlights of this trip include a visit to the Misool archipelago and its unique topography of karst dissolution; Tomolo Bay, where various caves reveal stalactites, prehistoric cave paintings and a mysterious jellyfish lake; Batana Island with jungle treks to hidden waterfalls escorted by knowing locals; Waigeo Island for spelunking and snorkeling; Dampier Strait, home to some of Raja Ampat's premier coral reef; and Wayag Islands whose vibrant reefs, marine life, coves, lagoons, channels, inlets and sandy beaches represent some of the world's truest jewels.

The ATM Tour (Actun Tunichil Muknal) can best be described as an «Indiana Jones» type experience and visitors have the opportunity to view impressive stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave along with Maya pottery that have been undisturbed for hundreds of years.

You then have to crawl for about 20 feet before you enter an enormous underwater cavern with stalactites and stalagmites in every direction as far as the eye can see.»

CAVE TUBING Departure 8:00 am You will float on tubes on crystal clear waters, through this majestic caverns where stalagmites and stalactites amaze your thirst for adventure.

There are 20 + dangerous territories for you to explore and battle in including lunar surfaces, underground alien structures, active volcanic hot spots, caverns with falling stalactites, and more.

But Ireland, Wales and Scotland eventually got their own pavilions and Scotland is showing Karla Black, shortlisted for this year's Turner prize, at her best with a palazzo full of sculptures, fashioned from soap, paper and even make - up, evoking Alps, stalactites and rococo architecture in cornetto colours.

In the west, Flinders Chase National Park is known for penguin colonies and striking coastal rock formations, such as the sculpted Remarkable Rocks and the stalactite - covered Admirals Arch.