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	Cave Encyclopedia Article @ Befell.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Kazumura Cave near Hilo is the longest and deepest lava tube of the world and also the eighth longest cave of the United States.
		Aquatic troglobites (or stygobites), such as the endangered Alabama cave shrimp, live in bodies of water found in the caves and are fed by detritus washed into the caves, and by the feces of bats and other cave inhabitants.
		Because of the fragile nature of the cave ecosytem, and the fact that cave regions tend to be isolated from one another, caves harbor a number of endangered species, such as, for example the Tooth cave spider, Liphistiidae Liphistius trapdoor spider and the Gray bat.
	www.befell.net /encyclopedia/Cave (1799 words)

	ooBdoo
		Velebit begins in the northwest near Senj with the Vratnik mountain pass and ends 145 km to the southeast near the source of the Zrmanja river reasonably near Knin.
		Velebit as a whole is a nature park, from which two national parks have been carved out: Paklenica and Sjeverni Velebit.
		Velebit is home to Degenia velebitica, an endemic and protected species of plant in the mustard family.
	www.oobdoo.com /wikipedia/?title=Velebit (360 words)

	Cave Encyclopedia Article @ Burying.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Caves are found throughout the world, but only a portion of them have been explored and documented by cavers.
		Cave inhabiting animals can be categorized as troglobites (cave limited-species), troglophiles (species which can live their entire lives in caves, but also occur in other environments), trogloxenes (species which utilize caves, but must leave the caves to complete their life cycle) and accidentals.
		Caves are also important for geological research because they can reveal details of past climactic conditions in speleothems and sediment layers.
	www.burying.net /encyclopedia/Cave (1797 words)

	Cave - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Cave formation in limestone occurs because limestone dissolves under the action of rainwater and groundwater charged with CO carbonic acid) and naturally occurring organic acids.
		Caves are sparse in South America, Africa, and Antarctica, but are found widely in Europe, Asia, and North America.
		NSS Conservation Division Preserving and protecting caves and karst for cavers, scientific research, and the general public is one of the most important goals of the NSS.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Caves (1688 words)

	Velebit Mountain - UNESCO World Heritage Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Velebit is the largest mountain in Croatia and is a part of a bigger mountain chain of Dinarides stretching form the Alps, across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to Albania.
		Velebit has very high biological diversity, due to very diverse habitats but also to the fact that some part of the mountain acted as refugia for numerous species during glaciations in the past.
		Velebit mountain passes were very important communication and trading routes between the coast and the inland.
	whc.unesco.org /en/tentativelists/2013 (1566 words)

	adriatica.net > Discover Croatia
		Caves have been known to man since prehistoric times when they were used as shelters, as well as temporary and permanent homes.
		The second oldest document is a church register from 1096 describing the cave called "pechina" (this is the origin of the Croatian word "pecina" meaning cave) on the island of Ugljan near Zadar.
		The cave is 28 m long and lies on the western side of the island, about 500 m north of the bay of Zeljina at 100 m above sea level.
	www.adriatica.net /croatia/feature/speleologija_en.htm (641 words)

	e-¹kola geografija
		Different from surface, where the changes are very big, in caves and pits they are less and less as we are moving from the entrance towards the interior.
		Microclimatic characteristics of caves and pits are essential for the process of the channel formation, their alive world and possibilities of their economic exploitation such as the arrangement for tourist visits (Bo¾iæ 1999).
		Consequently, the circulation speed in the cave channel increased with the decrease of the channel diameter or of the hole through which the air circulated (Buzjak 2000).
	hpd.botanic.hr /geo/geo/mini/veternica/veternica_jmal_eng.html (1590 words)

	The Ultimate Cave Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		Cave inhabiting animals can be categorized as troglobites (cave limited-species), troglophiles (species which can live their entire lives in caves, but also occur in other environments), trogloxenes (species which utilize caves, but must leave the caves to complete their life cicle) and accidentals.
		As of 2005, the deepest known cave (measured from its highest entrance to its lowest point) is Voronya Cave (Abkhazia, Georgia), with a depth of 2,062m.
		The deepest individual pitch (vertical drop) within a cave is 603m in the Vrtoglavica cave in Slovenia, followed by Patkov Gušt (553m) in the Velebit mountain, Croatia.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Caves (1266 words)

	Cave explorers discover deep pit in Croatia - Science - MSNBC.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The cave, in Croatia's mountainous Velebit region, has a steady, weaving descent of 203 feet before it takes a direct vertical plunge of 1,693 feet through the ground, said Ana Sutlovic Baksic, a researcher at the Velebit Speleological Society.
		At the foot of the Velebit cave are small ponds and streams, including one of the largest known colonies of subterranean leeches, Sutlovic Baksic said.
		The Velebit region is Croatia's largest mountain range, attracting speleologists, botanists and hikers from around the world.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/5659995 (384 words)

	ŠPILJA GRADUSA
		Although the existence of the Gradusa Cave had been known of for a long time to the local population, only recent speleological explorations, by the members of the speleological department within the Mounainteering Society of the «Velebit» University from Zagreb, have discovered the riches of the underground and various speleological phenomena in its interior.
		The Gradusa Cave was produced by the formation of underground cavities during the process of the karstification of rocks in the area.
		The rocks in which the cave had “grown” were formed by leaving behind sediments in the sea which long ago covered the region.
	www.sunja.hr /tzo/SPILJA/spilja_gradusa-eng.htm (622 words)

	Cerovac caves
		Of all the fascinating attractions the mountain of Velebit hides in its underworld, Cerovac Caves belong to its most intriguing ones.
		This cave complex is located near the town of Gračac in the massive of the South Velebit.
		The average temperature in the caves lies at 11°C, so warm clothings, a head covering, and a pair of comfortable hiking shoes are needed.
	www.pp-velebit.hr /eng/speleologija.htm (381 words)

	Caving Club Samobor
		Caving Club Samobor was founded 1 July 2000 in the place called Koretici on Mt. Zumberak, our main researching territory and where "the first of us" started caving (some decades ago, a "few" pounds less and with a bit more hair...).
		Caving Club Samobor follows an almost 30 year long caving tradition in the City of Samobor which started in SOHPD "Japetic".
		Caving Club Samobor displayed some of its present activities in exploring caves with photos and a caving equipment exhibition and slide presentation.
	www.speleo-klub-samobor.hr /club.htm (1048 words)

	The Environmental Literacy Council - GeoQuiz: Velebit Mountains
		The Velebit Mountains are the largest mountain range in Croatia and the location of the world's deepest hole.
		At the bottom of the cave are ponds and streams and "one of the world's largest known colonies of subterranean leeches." This hole is 217 feet (66 meters) deeper than the previous record holder, a hole in Austria called the Hollenhohle, making it the deepest hole on Earth.
		The deepest cave on Earth is the Krubera Cave in Abkhazia, which is 5,610 feet (1,710 meters) deep.
	www.enviroliteracy.org /article.php/1266.html (378 words)

	Ravnica Centre for Cultural Exchange (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The areas of Istria, Gorski Kotar and Velebit are abundant with speleological objects.
		This cave is a treasury of stalagmite and stalactite, underground sculpture fashioned by the long and arduous labour of water.
		The cave is equipped and arranged for tourists.
	www.discover-istria.com /sport_detalji.php?naslov=Caving (317 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Erosion is a mechanical form of weathering which is caused by the abrasive action of wind or water.
		Mexican Free-tailed Bat, are trogloxenes, and are commonly found in caves, but forage outside of the caves.
		cave crickets are classified as trogloxenes, as they roost in caves by day and forage above ground at night.
	www.brujula.net /english/wiki/Cave.html (1085 words)

	SummitPost - Velebit -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Velebit is one of the world’s undiscovered natural treasures.
		Because SE Velebit is much lowers than rest of the mountain, its first step is the only step as it rises from lower plateau all the way to the highest peaks of particular part or the mountain or forms main seaboard ridge.
		Caves are beautiful but not very large on world level while holes are amazing and belong among deepest in the world.
	www.summitpost.org /area/range/151564/velebit.html (11567 words)

	World's Deepest Hole - Weekly News for August 13th - August 20th, 2004
		Cave explorers have found what is believed to be the world's deepest hole.
		The cave is situated in the Velebit mountain region of Croatia and descends 203 feet before vertically plunging 1,693 feet to the ground.
		Although there are bigger caves in Croatia, which possess two of the world's 20 deepest caves, this most recently discovered cave has the world's deepest vertical drop.
	kidsnewsroom.org /newsissues/081304/index.asp?page=AroundWorld (237 words)

	Visit Southern Velebit
		Not far from there you will see the Manita pec Cave at 540 m and Borisov dom (Boris's lodge) at 550 m.
		The stream that springs in a narrow cave runs through the valley.
		- the caves are decorated with rich cave formations and ornaments; most of the area is open to visitors and developed for viewing
	www.pp-velebit.hr /eng/posjetiti_juzni.htm (468 words)

	(E) The world's deepest subterranean vertical drop found in Croatia, August 9, 2004
		Cave explorers have discovered a pit inside a mountain range in central Croatia believed to have the world's deepest subterranean vertical drop, at over 500 metres.
		The cave, in Croatia's mountainous Velebit region, has a steady, weaving drop of 62 metres before it takes a direct vertical plunge of 516 metres through the ground, said Ana Sutlovic Baksic, a researcher at the Velebit Speleological Society.
		The cave's widest stretch is about 30 metres.
	www.croatianworld.net /Letters/4536.htm (328 words)

	Adria Velebitica - adventure travel
		The sacred Croatian mountains and its highest peaks are in the Velebit Mountains.
		Due to its special terrain, vegetation and landscapes, certain sections of the Velebit Mountains were earmarked and included in the appropriate categories of protection.
		In 1999, the Northern Velebit National Park was established in the northern section of the range, including the strict reserves Hajdučki and Rožanski Kukovi, the special botanical reserve Zavižan-Balinovac-Zavižanska (Velika) Kosa, the Velebit botanical garden in the north and the special forest vegetation reserve Štirovač in central Velebit.
	www.adria-velebitica.hr /safari1_en.htm (774 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- Cave explorers in Croatia discover pit believed to have the world's largest ...
		Cave explorers in Croatia discover pit believed to have the world's largest vertical drop
		ZAGREB, Croatia – Cave explorers discovered a pit inside a mountain range in central Croatia believed to have the world's deepest subterranean vertical drop, at nearly 1,700 feet, a scientific institute reported Monday.
		Croatia, which is rich in natural wonders, is home to two of the world's 20 deepest caves.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/world/20040809-1214-croatia-deepcavern.html (330 words)

	Nice place to hide - Above Top Secret Conspiracy Community
		A cav was discovered in the same region before the war started in Croatia years ago and was sealed.
		This cave had never before seen insects and animals in it.
		"and in tonights news bodys have been found in a European cave, the bodys were tall, grey, with big heads and large eyes".
	www.abovetopsecret.com /forum/thread72979/pg1 (641 words)

	ACTA CARSLOGICA XXVIII/II
		During three speleological expeditions the Slovaèka jama cave has been explored to the depth of 1268m.
		In the cave there are several channels with phreatic forms.
		Lower, recent and subrecent, phreatic horizons at the cave bottom are probably a part of the underground route of the Lika river which sinks on the north-eastern side of Velebit mountain and flows through the mountain to the submarine springs in the Adriatic sea.
	www.zrc-sazu.si /izrk/carsologica/Acta282/slovacka.htm (346 words)

	Croazia Zagabria Istria Dalmazia
		There is something for everybody; first class service in 9 marinas on the Istrian coast for boaters, cycling and motocross trails, caves and tennis courts (the best are in Umag and Novigrad) for outdoor enthusiasts, and the Limski channel for nature lovers.
		The Velebit and Biokovo mountain ranges, the Paklenica, Krka, Kornati and Mljet National Parks, wonderful speleological and diving locations, vineyards on the Peljesac peninsula and olive groves - all of this and much more can be found in sunny Dalmatia..
		On the island of Vis, there are ruins of Roman thermae and an ancient theatre, as well as the breathtaking "Modra spilja" (Blue cave).
	www.indalmazia.com /en_croazia_croatia.htm (1736 words)

	[PBSS] [Fwd: Cavers Digest 5810]
		The cave proved to be > highly decorated, both by formations and by Paleolithic art engraved or > painted on the walls.
		I did miss a small-scale map showing the area with line plots of > the caves and the expedition camp locations; one of the color illustrations > is an exercise in GIS giving a perspective view of the mountain and the > caves, but nothing is labeled on it.
		Most of each chapter is subdivided into caving areas, and these > parts are followed by discussions of general topics such as conservation, > accidents and rescue, and the evolution of the society.
	www.caver.net /pipermail/pbss_caver.net/2004-September/000057.html (7049 words)

	politikforum.de - Forum für Information, Diskussion und Kommunikation für Politik - Wohl grösster Höhlen-Tropf der ...
		The cave, in Croatia's mountainous Velebit region, has a steady, weaving
		At the foot of the Velebit cave are small ponds and streams, including one
		The Velebit region is Croatia's largest mountain range, attracting
	www.politikforum.de /forum/printthread.php?threadid=73193 (312 words)

	SummitPost - Krnjeza river source cave -- Photos, Diagrams & Topos
		Entering the large cave which is source of river Krnjeza, SE Velebit.
		From autumn to spring when rain falls frequently water level inside the cave rises and water spills out of it so it is not possible to get in.
		In the summer inside the cave is deep blue lake while source is some 500m down the canyon.
	www.summitpost.org /view_object.php?object_id=28084 (98 words)

	WWW.HR - Caves and speleology
		Statistics Relief Mountains Adriatic Sea Climate National Parks Nature Parks Strict reserves Caves and speleology Land Waters
		Besides traditional speleology, cave diving, that is exploring underwater caves, is becoming more and more popular.
		Cave diving consists of two disciplines: Recreational cave diving - diving in underwater caves without particular knowledge of speleological techniques and Professional cave diving - diving in underwater caves, springs or in waters in land caves for which knowledge of diving and speleological techniques is a must.
	www.hr /croatia/geography/caves-and-speleology (135 words)

	CROATIAN SPELEOLOGY HOME PAGE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		THE LONGEST AND THE DEEPEST CAVES IN CROATIA
		International database of cave divers on the net (Germany)
		Cave Divers Association of Australia including diving at Mt Gambier (Australia)
	jagor.srce.hr /~mgarasic/csa.htm (486 words)

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