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The History of Onondaga Cave
The land surrounding Onondaga Cave had been settled
for some time before the cave was discovered.......more
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Geologic History of Onondaga Cave
So what happened here at Onondaga? About a billion years
ago, the Ozarks were a hotbed of volcanic activity centered
about 45 miles to the southeast, in.......more
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Cave Geology
A cave is a naturally occurring underground void, large
enough to be examined in some way by man. In other words, a
cave is a space, more than.......more
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Speleothems
Much less important to the geologist, but much more
fascinating to the tourist are the speleothems, commonly
called "cave formations."........more
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Cave Habitats
You might get the impression that caves are beautiful,
complex, fascinating and sterile. Sterile? Not on our living
planet; caves are loaded with life........more
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Cave Animals
The animals that are found in caves can be separated into
five groups.......more
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Food Chains and Pyramids
When food energy moves from the sun to a plant, to an
animal, to another animal, that is a food chain. The fact
that animals live in caves at all, proves.........more
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Cave History
Prior to the arrival of the European settlers, caves were
important shelters for the American Indians. They used caves
that had dry floors and......more
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Modern Uses of Caves
Today, caves are used mainly for scientific research and
recreation.......
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Cave Tours
Visitors to Onondaga Cave State Park can tour both.......more
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