"Our world’s caves are places of wonder, mystery and majestic beauty. Show caves around the world are embracing their role in protecting and preserving caves and providing a place for people to learn about these special, natural, cultural and historical resources.
Show caves also play another important nature tourism role of sustainable economic development, providing jobs, and helping the economy of their regions.”
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The International Show Caves Association (I.S.C.A.) was founded in November 1990 and set up its central office in Genga, Italy. After the first Consitutent Assembly held in Frasassi (Genga Ancona, Italy) in November 1989, important events have contributed to the development and consolidation of the association.
Definition of a show cave
A show cave is defined as a natural occurring void beneath the surface of the earth that has been made accessible to the public for tours.
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IYCK – International Year of Caves and Karst
06. January 2021 Wuest Brad
ISCA is excited to be a partner in the International Year of Caves & Karst! To celebrate the International Year of Caves & Karst, show caves around the world are organizing special events, festivals, educational opportunities, and other public relations and marketing efforts to create more awareness about why caves and karst landscapes are so important.
» more informationISCA Newsletter January & February 2021
01. January 2021 Moya Juan José Tiscar
Download and find details about some of the most exciting events.
» more informationPF 2021
23. December 2020 Gazik Peter
Sending all our members Season's greetings and new energy and life in the next 2021 IYCK New Year!
» more informationISCA ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF COVID-19 SURVEY
16. December 2020 Wuest Brad
Data Confirms Financial Devastation of Show Caves Industry Around the World
» more informationNew article published in Chemical Geology withdata from Portuguese caves
26. November 2020 Jorge Nuno André Querido
A team of international scholars led by Iowa State University researcher Diana Thatcher published an article on "Linking the karst record to atmospheric, precipitation, and vegetation dynamics in Portugal"
» more informationLinking the karst record to atmospheric, precipitation, and vegetation dynamics in Portugal
25. November 2020 Moya Juan José Tiscar
Linking the karst record to atmospheric, precipitation, and vegetation dynamics in Portugal. An article by Diana L. Thatcher, Alan D. Wanamaker, Rhawn F. Denniston, Caroline C. Ummenhofer, Frederico T. Regala, NunoJorge, Jonathan Haws, Alaina Chormann and David P. Gillikin.
» more informationShow Cave Survey Results - Economy - COVID19 Impact
10. November 2020 Wuest Brad
ISCA conducted a survey in the summer of 2020 for the following purposes: 1. Establish the significance of the show cave industry worldwide and share how show caves contribute to the global economy. 2. Find out how the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted show caves, our employees, the economy, and our mission. 3. We also identified protocols show caves are using to keep employees and visitors healthy and safe during the pandemic.
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