You can also WATCH NOW a 40-minute video, "CavesLIVE: Bringing Caves and Karst to Light", to learn about this rich underground ecosystem and cave ecology, geology, hydrology, and conservation, as well as human uses of caves.
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"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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CavesLIVE Broadcast from Luray Caverns
19. March 2018 Wuest Brad
Workshop on Cave Lighting
12. December 2017 Gazik Peter
The objective of the workshop was to inform on new illumination strategies for underground objects, show caves and mines under different aspects.
» more informationUIS Bulletin 59-1
03. July 2017 Gazik Peter
Dear members, we have the pleasure of receiving the link to the Volume 59-1 of the UIS Bulletin, sent by UIS adjunct secretary Mr. Nivaldo Colzato. The PDF Interactive format can be downloaded by clicking on the headline or inserting link: http://www.uis-speleo.org/downloads/uis-bulletins/uisb591.pdf into your web browser. Similarly, the previous issues are also available on the link: http://www.uis-speleo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81&Itemid=408
» more informationNews from Isturitz - France
16. May 2017 Darricau Joëlle
In support of preparation for the International Day of Subterranean World we would like to share with you our new web
» more informationNew article on cave lighting
30. January 2017 Chrapko Alexander
A new article on the current state of technology in show cave lighting is presented. Just 2 clicks and 4 MB away.
» more informationISCA newsletter 44 with Oman Conference
19. December 2016 Gazik Peter
Dear members, you can read the current news from ISCA in the latest newsletter. Thanks to all participants who "dared" to travel thus enabling the conference in Oman to happen.
» more informationISCA newsletter 43 with Oman Conference - last call
13. October 2016 Gazik Peter
Dear members and interested - this is the last call for your consideration to attend the exceptional ISCA conference in Oman. Try to think whether you would go by yourselves and compare it with the programme prepared by the hosts.
» more informationISCA newsletter 42 with Oman Conference
27. September 2016 Wuest Brad
Dear members, we have issued the latest Newsletter No. 42 concerning mainly the ISCA Conference. More information after click on the headline.
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