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Hydrology - Cave and Karst
 

It is time to start putting the previous knowledge together. You will learn about topography and land areas and how they might affect what is underground. You will see where caves are located across the world and realize how numerous they are. You will start to see how the actions we take on the surface will effect what happens below the surface and start to brainstorm possible solutions to issues related to caves.

 
 
Stalactites are rare in Wind Cave
Stalactites are rare in Wind Cave
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Cave exloration includes learning about water
Learn about the importance of water to caves
Water is very important to Wind Cave and other caves. Learn about caves and water.
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Sign used at Wind Cave in 1903 when the cave became a national park.  

Did You Know?
Wind Cave is the first cave in the world to be designated as a national park. That occurred on January 9, 1903.

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