2006-10-16 08:54:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
The scientific study of caves is called speleology
2006-10-16 08:58:40 · answer #1 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speleology is the scientific study of caves and other karst features, their make-up, structure, physical properties, history, life forms, and the processes by which they form (speleogenesis) and change over time (speleomorphology). (The term speleology is also sometimes applied to the recreational activity of exploring caves. This is more properly known as caving, spelunking or (in the United Kingdom) potholing.)
Speleology is a cross-disciplinary field that combines the knowledge of chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology and cartography to develop portraits of caves as complex, evolving systems
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2006-10-17 10:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speleology is the scientific study of caves and other karst features, their make-up, structure, physical properties, history, life forms, and the processes by which they form (speleogenesis) and change over time (speleomorphology).
Important subdivisions of speleogy are cave hydrology, cave biology, geology, hydrology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, biospeleology geochemistry of speleothems, cave surveying and mapping. Speleologists also work with archaeologists in studying underground ruins, tunnels, sewers and aquaducts, such as the various inlets and outlets of the Cloaca Maxima in Rome.[1]
Speleology is also sometimes applied to the activity of exploring caves. This is more commonly known as caving or spelunking.
2006-10-18 00:49:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speleology is the scientific study of caves .
2006-10-17 01:08:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋