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Because the caves are there.
If you're asking about the etymology of "spelunker," it comes from the Latin "spelunca," meaning "cave."
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What does the term caving mean?
The term caving derives from the word cave. It is used in reference to people who decide to explore caves all over the world as a sport. It has become more popular as of late among many different types of people. It is a high risk sports at some caves.
How many limestone caves are in the world?
Thousands and thousands!You would have to trawl through the world's caving literature to count them all. I'll leave that you - I'd rather explore caves than count them.However, intrigued by this, I carried out an approximate count of the index in my 1977 edition of the UK cavers' guide-book, Northern Caves Vol.5.It lists roughly 450 caves - and that in just part of the North of England.Mendip Underground 1987 is a similar guide to around 60 caves on the geographically compact Mendip Hills,S.W. England - there are many more caves on Mendipbut that book details onlythe caves of greater interest to the "sporting" caver.So there are 500+ caves in just 2 areas of England. Now consider all the other caves in the UK and Eire, then think of all those in France, the USA, Russia, S.E.Asia, Greece, Mexico, .....
What causes caves?
Yo mama causes the caves
What are most caves made out of?
The vast majority of the world's caves are in limestone.
What are the scientists who study caves called?
Scientists who study caves are called speleologists
What do spelunkers explore?
caves
Can you give me an example sentence for the word explore?
Spelunkers like to explore caves.
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.
Why do spelunkers explore?
Because they think it's fun.
Do spelunkers explore?
Because they think it's fun.
Are there mountains and caves to explore?
yes - lots
What kind of vehicles explore caves?
robots
What does spelunkers mean?
It is the present participle- like, for example Hunting or fishing- for Spelunking, derived from speleo-pertaining to caves- exploration of caves as a recreational pursuit. one who partakes in Spelunking is called a spelunker, and the term is not gender referent-unlike say, airman or fisherman. Batman take note. bats and their waste materials are among the various occupational hazards of spelunking, along with the more usual falls, orientation problems, etc.
How can caves best be protected?
We can let them just be there, and not explore in them.
What has the author Andrea Gobetti written?
Andrea Gobetti has written: 'L' Italia in grotta' -- subject(s): Caves 'L' ombra del tempo' -- subject(s): Biography, Caving, Spelunkers
What do you call a person who likes to explore caves with the letters spelunke and r?
A 'spelunker'
Are there caves on Uluru?
Yes. The sides of Uluru are literally ridden with caves, both large and small, some little more than fissures. None of the caves extend any depth into the Rock, so Uluru is not a place for spelunkers. However, many of the caves are decorated with ancient indigenous art, and various caves were allocated for specific purposes by the indigenous people when they still lived a traditional lifestyle.
