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Not these days. Caves don't contain economic minerals, although there is a popular myth to the point of superstition that they do in some parts of the world.
In the UK, 18-19C lead-miners sometimes accidentally broke into caves from their mines in the ore-bearing limestones of the Mendip Hills and Peak District, and would examine the cave walls for any exposed veins; but on the whole (hole?) the answer is no.
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What do spelunkers explore?
caves
Can you give me an example sentence for the word explore?
Spelunkers like to explore caves.
Are there mountains and caves to explore?
yes - lots
What kind of vehicles explore caves?
robots
How can caves best be protected?
We can let them just be there, and not explore in them.
What do they call people who search caves?
People who search caves are commonly referred to as spelunkers or cavers. They are individuals who explore caves for either recreational purposes or scientific research.
What do you call a person who likes to explore caves with the letters spelunke and r?
A 'spelunker'
What do you call a person who likes to explore caves?
A person who likes to explore caves is called a "caver" - if he or she is studying caves' scientific aspects, a "speleologist". Caving is the amateur activity or sport of exploring caves. It was once known as 'spelunking' in the United States and Canada and 'potholing' (from the old Northern English term "pothole" for a cave whose entrance is a shaft open to the surface) in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A person doing this activity is now generally a Caver: Spelunker and Potholer have fallen out of use though "Pothole" survives in a few Northern English caving-club names.. Speleology is the term for the study of caves, whether by amateur or professional scientists.
Where did prospectors come from?
were did prospectors come from
How many named caves in WA?
There are over 5,000 named caves in Washington state. The majority of these caves are located in the Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains. Each cave offers unique geological formations and ecosystems for visitors to explore.
Does Bandera pass have any caves?
Yes, the Bandera Pass area in Texas has several caves, including the Bandera Ice Cave and the Cave Without a Name. These caves are popular attractions for visitors looking to explore underground formations.
What are people that try to find gold called?
prospectors
