"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.”

International Year of Caves and Karst

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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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ISCA Newsletter May & June 2023

01. May 2023 Tiscar Moya Juan José

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!

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Wisconsin Cave Reveals Clues to Climate Changes

30. March 2023 Tiscar Moya Juan José

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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The Hunt for Wildcat Fossils in Central Texas

27. March 2023 Tiscar Moya Juan José

In a dark corner of Natural Bridge Caverns, near San Antonio, wildcat bones lay undisturbed for thousands of years. Scientists are just beginning to unlock their mysteries. Article by Texas Monthly.

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