Geoconservation consists of the selection and conservation of geodiversity elements that
have significant heritage value. The management of geological sites is based on specific …

Underground tourist cultural and natural heritage sites in Slovenia that share similar
management problems with other such sites worldwide include Postojna Cave with more …

This article presents a method used to identify thresholds to tourist carrying capacity of
Santana cave (CCSC), in Brazil, and their results. The method comprised three steps: the …

Caves can be difficult to navigate and often require physical modification to allow easy
access for visitors. Single entrance caves double the access impact of each visitor. Visitors …

Variations of carbon dioxide and radon content of cave air are presented as key parameters
to assess the outgassing and isolation processes of a subterranean atmosphere. An …

We test the capabilities of in situ Raman spectroscopy for non-destructive analysis of
degradation processes in invaluable masterpieces, as well as for the characterization of …

Show caves provide tourists with the opportunity to have close contact with natural
underground spaces. However, visitation to these places also creates a need for …

Abstract The caves of Naica (Chihuahua, Mexico) are perhaps the most famous mine caves
of the world due to the presence of gigantic gypsum crystals. Nevertheless, very little …

Microclimate and geophysical studies are commonly applied to the characterization of karst
systems although they are usually used separately. The main purpose of this manuscript is …

Abstract The caves of Naica (Chihuahua, Mexico) are perhaps the most famous mine caves
of the world due to the presence of gigantic gypsum crystals. Nevertheless, very little …