Caving

Caving—also known as spelunking in the United States—is the recreational sport of exploring caves. In contrast, speleology is the scientific study of caves and the cave environment. The challenges of the sport depend on the cave being visited, but often include the negotiation of pitches, squeezes, and water (though actual cave diving is a separate sub-specialty undertaken only by very few cavers). Climbing or crawling is often necessary, and rop... more

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  • spelunking,
  • Speleology
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