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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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Season's Greetings
24. December 2023 Moya Juan José Tiscar
The International Show Caves Association would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024.
» more informationISCA Newsletter November & December 2023
02. November 2023 Moya Juan José Tiscar
A new issue of the ISCA newsletter is now available, including information about the ISCA Conference 2024 and the 10th ISCA Congress 2026, among others.
» more informationISCA Newsletter September & October 2023
01. September 2023 Moya Juan José Tiscar
Download the latest ISCA newsletter and learn more about the world of show caves.
» more informationISCA Newsletter July & August 2023
01. July 2023 Moya Juan José Tiscar
Download our latest newsletter including international news related to show caves worldwide.
» more informationThe International Show Caves Association Celebrates the International Day of Caves and the Subterranean World
01. June 2023 Moya Juan José Tiscar
Join us in the celebration of the International Day of Caves and the Subterranean World.
» more informationISCA Newsletter May & June 2023
01. May 2023 Moya Juan José Tiscar
All the latest information related to our members, as well as the upcoming celebration of June 6 (International Day of Caves as the Subterranean World). Download now!
» more informationWisconsin Cave Reveals Clues to Climate Changes
30. March 2023 Moya Juan José Tiscar
Even in their dark isolation from the atmosphere above, caves can hold a rich archive of local climate conditions and how they’ve shifted over the eons. Formed over tens of thousands of years, speleothems – rock formations unique to caves better known as stalagmites and stalactites – hold secrets to the ancient environments in which they formed. Article by Mirage News.
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