National Speleological Society     



THE 2007 NSS CONVENTION
at
MARENGO, INDIANA
July 23 - July 27, 2007
        
        
        
        
 

 

Field Trips:


Geology
Field Trip


Wyandotte
Geology and
History Trip


Harrison -
Crawford
Karst Features
Field Trip


Biology
Field Trip

 

Wyandotte Cave Geology
and History Field Trip   (Monday, 23 July)

Please note: This trip is full.

Wyandotte Cave is situated within the Crawford Upland region of ridge and valley development near the Blue and Ohio Rivers. These streams have dominated the development of Wyandotte Cave and the numerous other caves in this area. Progressive lateral development of new passages and complete abandonment by subsurface waters makes this a unique site.

Valley downcutting has initiated development of new passage levels and Pleistocene deposition in nearby rivers has flooded the downstream end of some passages, causing deep slackwater sediments to be deposited.

The cave visit will be a rugged experience covering approximately two miles of relatively dry passages and about eight hours in duration. This includes scrambling up and down steep and slippery rocky slopes and crawling. Please bring cave gear, lunch, and water on this excursion. Children under the age of 12 will not be permitted on this trip and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.   Transportation is provided.

For more information, contact Sam Frushour
wyandottetrip@nss2007.com