Members of the International Show Caves Association (ISCA) join cave enthusiasts around the world celebrating the International Day of Caves and the Subterranean World June 6 to increase awareness about the significance of caves to our environment, culture, history and economy, and how their economic impact has been effected by COVID-19.
» more information"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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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CAVES AND THE SUBTERRANEAN WORLD 2020
06. June 2020 Wuest Brad
ISCA COVID Recommendations
15. May 2020 Gazik Peter
Dear show caves friends, ISCA Scientific and Technical Committee prepared recommendations for reopening the caves as the COVID virus pandemic retreats.
» more informationPrayer for a Pandemic
01. April 2020 Holt Robert A.
This prayer was issued in the Cave Talk of NCA by Robert Holt. Hold on, because "everybody hurts sometimes" and "sometimes everything is wrong"...
» more informationCOVID-19 tracking
26. March 2020 Wuest Brad
Dear fans of show caves, it seems that all the show caves in the world are now closed. One of the important things we can do is to be well informed on its spread around the globe. Linked to this message is the free and illustrative information source. Stay safe and healthy!!
» more informationCOVID-19 Resources for Show Caves
09. March 2020 Wuest Brad
COVID-19 resources and information to help your show cave.
» more informationPF 2020
20. December 2019 Gazik Peter
Season's Greetings and all the best for the New Year 2020
» more informationINTERNATIONAL DAY OF CAVES AND SUBTERRANEAN WORLD
03. June 2019 Gazik Peter
Show caves around the world will celebrate the day with special events, tours, and educational activities promoting environmental awareness and conservation, both in classrooms and at their respective caves. From lectures with some of the speleology world’s top experts to local caving and conservation organizations speaking to the importance of exploring, studying, protecting and preserving our caves and karst landscapes.
» more informationTwo articles on lampenflora
11. February 2019 Gazik Peter
We received two new articles on lampenflora from our member Alexander Chrapko. One shorter - Lampenflora - What you need to know and one more detailed - Lampenflora in show caves. You can find them in our Resources section or link from the headline of this news.
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