From Vietnam to Iceland, here's a collection of some of the most stunning,
mysterious and amazing caves from all around the world! Enjoy! :)
Son Doong Cave, Vietnam
This is the largest known cave in the world, and is home to endless wonders
we are still discovering today. It is so big, it has its own ecosystem and
geological formations!
Ice Cave, Mutnovsky Volcano, Russia
Incredible ice caves like this one are formed in glaciers surrounding volcanos.
Vents release heat and gases into the ice, creating openings, tunnels and caves
from inside the iceberg.
Naica Mine, Mexico
To find some of the largest crystals ever held by a human hand, look no further
than the crystal cave. The mine is closed to the public due to its rather
impressive depth and high temperatures. But plenty of photos were taken by
explorers to show the world this amazing cavern.
Batu Caves, Malaysia
The Batu Caves were used by the English, the Chinese and the indigenous Temuans.
The bat guano in the caves used to be mined for farming, but now the cave is
open to tourists and filled with fascinating statues.
Mendenhall Glacier Cave, USA
Another spectacular ice cave, this cave was born of the Mendenhall Glacier in
Alaska. Melting icewater carved it, but taking into account the ever-moving
nature of these glaciers, it may not be around forever.
Cave in Algarve, Portugal
This area, the Algarve Region, is subject to many seaside rock formations
due to the water erosion. This specific cave can only be reached by water.
Glowworms Cave, New Zealand
The Waitomo Glowworm cave in New Zealand is one of the only places where
you can go to see a huge display of the glowworm. This tiny insect hangs
glistening and glowing strands from the cave's celing and can be seen
glowing all around, something that makes visiting these underground caves
all the more fun.
Tham Lod Cave, Thailand
This cave is run through by the river Name Lang, in Northern Thailand. Visitors to
this unique cave will find stunning stalactites and stalagmites, as well as huge
amounts of Pacific swifts (type of bird) that spend their lives there.
Kyaut Sae Cave, Myanmar
This cave has been retrofitted as a buddhist temple. The origins are murky at
best, and we know very little about why and who chose it for this purpose.
Marble Caves, Patagonia
As you step into the Marble Caves of Patagona, you will witness incredible
reflections from the turquoise waters, cast on the white marble ceiling.
Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
It took thousands of years for the persistent wind and water to carve out this
canyon, which made its walls smooth and fluid-looking. During monsoon season,
this canyon can fill up quickly with rain water, and many an unwary traveller
has lost his life to this sudden outpouring.
Vatnajokull Glacier Cave, Iceland
Vatnajokull Glacier is the largest glaciers in all of Europe. In glaciers this big,
sometimes there is a melting of icewater, and thus caves are formed. But because
glaciers are not passive, but constantly change, move and break - these are
extremely dangerous to visit.
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