langford lake cave a brief primer by rob bowen. dependent on hydrology cave formation cave life...
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Dependent on hydrology
•Cave formation
•Cave life
Hydrology is dependent
on soil and vegetation
Karst Topography Caves
Energy inputs
• No sun (no photosynthesis)
• Nutrients transported by ground water
• Low energy regime
• Very sensitive to change and contaminants
Caves offer
• A sense of exploration• Physical challenge• A chance to observe an environment that operates
in complete darkness• Educational opportunities to observe how water
can form a weak acid to dissolve and reform rock• The opportunity to observe specialized species
that have adapted to the cave environments• Cultural significance
Caves in Victoria Area
• At one time there were 20 caves in the Victoria area
• Now 9… 11 lost to development
• Langford Lake cave is considered to be an easy cave suitable for novice caveists
• The cave has been used to train cave rescue techniques
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