Is it exceptionally cold? I'd be surprised if it is. I can't speak for Carlsbad Caverns as I've never visited it, nor studied its formal descriptions and survey, but the mean annual air temperature in most major caves stabilises at that of the air in their local area.
This makes caves seem warm in Winter and cool in Summer, and if the annual temperature range of New Mexico is high then the effect on the region's caves will be more marked. Given that Carlsbad Caverns are in a hot area in Summer, when I imagine it attracts most visitors, the cave will therefore feel chilly compared to the heat outside.
Because they're enclosed spaces that are hundreds of feet below the ground.
erosion and uplift
carlsbad caverns
yes, it is on the north american plate
Mississippi river
No; Mammoth Cave in KY is the world's longest known cave. Carlsbad has about 25 mi. mapped. Mammoth has over 390 mi. mapped.
Carlsbad Caverns is located in New Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico got its name from the nearby town of Carlsbad. The caverns were formally named in 1923 by the US government, taking inspiration from the famous Luray Caverns in Virginia.
US Congress changed the designation and the name of Carlsbad Cave National Monument, created in 1923, to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 1930. Carlsbad Cavern, without the "s", is the name of the main tour cave. There are 117 caves known in the park.
Carlsbad Caverns is located in the state of New Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns is part of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Carlsbad Caverns is located in New Mexico.
Carlsbad caverns
Carlsbad Caverns is located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park in the state of New Mexico, USA. It is known for its stunning underground limestone caverns and unique rock formations.
Carlsbad Caverns are located in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns.
Carlsbad Caverns are located in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico.
No. Mammoth Cave is in Kentucky and Carlsbad Caverns is in New Mexico.