A one-day symposium hosted by members of British Cave Reserch Association. Presentations of short topics on cave surveying, electronics, computing, lighting, photography, cave radio, radio-location and other aspects of caving “technology”.
For more details see the web site
June 11-15 2007. An International Conference to discuss the fate of neutral hydrogen atoms from early epochs to today’s Universe will take place in “Abbazia di Spineto” an old abbey in Sarteano (Siena) Italy.
See the programme in http://www.arcetri.astro.it/hisur
Slovak speleological society invites all cavers and admirers of mysterious underground world to take part in meeting of all slovak cavers - the 16th SPELEOMEETING to be held on the 14th april 2007 in the Culture house at Svit near Poprad (Eastern Slovakia).
During the undertaking cavers will present attractions as regards speleology, the last year results of their exploration and research in caves and karst of Slovakia and the world as well.Program:
considerable discoveries in Slovak republic
new discoveries abroad
expeditions, trips
technical news and attractions
map and photo exhibition
SSS will award cavers for:
the greatest discovery by the SSS members in Slovakia in 2006
the greatest discovery by the SSS members abroad in 2006
Spectators will award cavers for: (more…)
Big Cats in Britain 1st Annual Big Cat Conference – Hull East Yorkshire – 23rd/25th March 2007
In 40 years pumas, panthers, leopards, lynx are sighting in the Great Britain. Experts from all over the country will be gathering to discuss if these cats really are all black leopards or indigenous species. The conference is the first organised exclusively by the group which is open to non-members as well as members; a chance to ask and speak to great experts.
See more information on http://www.scottishbigcats.co.uk/
Research and Documentation of Underground Structures
The study and registration of artificial cavities means the documentation of underground structures. Just as Man started creating buildings on the surface of the Earth, over the course of time, he also perforated the surface thus creating new spaces and handing down structures which are essentially intact, which can be studied, restored and even utilised. In fact there exists an underground heritage, consisting of structures both built and buried underground over the passing of time. Our interpretation and understanding of such structures is a source of interesting information on our past, in favour of the present.
This series was created under the aegis of the Federazione Nazionale Cavità Artificiali (F.N.C.A.). Both the trademark and the title were especially (more…)
We remind you next courses of SNS CAI:
March: from 16 to 18, Napoli (Naples) “Artificial Cavity in Naples” - Organiser IS Umberto Del Vecchio;
April: from 13 to 15, Palermo “Antrhopology and paleontology” - Organiser IS Antonio Rizzo;
May:
- from 17 to 20, Colli Euganei “Topography and Map making computerized” - Organiser IS Cristiano Zoppello;
- from 17 to 20, Costacciaro (PG) “Course of Rock climbing for speleos” - Organiser INS Sergio Consigli;
- from 24 to 27, Barzio (LC) “Underwater Speleology” - Organiser IS Paolo Cesana.
For best info see the CAI National Speleology School web site www.sns-cai.it
Giuseppe Priolo - Secretary SNS CAI
Translation by Annalisa Basili
During the 2nd National Congress on Hypogean Archaeology (Orte - April 6th to 9th, 2007) the Acts of the 1st Congress which was held at Bolsena (Viterbo) in 2005 will be presented:
HYPOGEAN ARCHAEOLOGY
Research and Documentation of Underground Structures
N° 2
Atti I Congresso Nazionale di Archeologia del Sottosuolo: Bolsena 8-11 Dicembre 2005. Archeologia del Sottosuolo: Metodologie a Confronto. Volume 1 e Volume 2
[BAR International Series 1611]
The 1st National Congress on Hypogean Archaeology has established a turning point in research and survey aimed at the knowledge of the underground riches.
The Acts, divided in two parts, contain thirtyfive contributions, three of More…which referring to the archaeological finds during speleo-diving operations in the lake Bolsena.
Also the side-line works are presented: 3D-projections, videofilms, expositions and display of research material.
The covers of the Acts as well as the index can be downloaded from : www.orte2007.net
The Acts can be ordered at:
John and Erica Hedges Ltd.
British Archaeological Reports
7 Longworth Road
Oxford OX2 6RA
England
E-mail: publishing@barhedges.com
www.barhedges.com
News from Gianni Garbelli - Gruppo Grotte Brescia
Translation by Giuseppe Moro
A speleological expedition, organized by the caving club Gruppo Grotte Brescia, will take place in the Philippines next April. Some places are still available for cavers who wish to take part in the expedition. The physical and psychological effort participants will endure, will be repayed by great exploration.
The GGB has been organizing caving expeditions to the Philippines in the last years with good results (visit www.ggb.it) and the gained level of knowledge on the matter is remarkable.
For info please contact Matteo Rivadossi: matteorivadossi@virgilio.it
News from Filippo Felici
Traslated from Elisa Carboni and Renato Dalle Mule
News from Filippo Felici - GS Urbinate
The endless exploration of the ‘Abisso del Col della Rizza’ continues in the forest of Cansiglio, a beautiful limestone massif between the provinces of Belluno, Treviso and Pordenone, in NE Italy.
After reaching the bottom of a branch at -800m, a new descending route opened up last month: it begins in the ‘del Cin’ passages, at -150m, and a couple of pits, each of 70m, were descended. At the base of the latter (about at -350m), the exploration of a maze of fossil passages has started, stopping at the top of a pitch extimated 10m deep and 6-7m diameter at the base. Lighted by a a powerful torchlight, other galleries of notable size are clearly visible at the bottom.
Until now only the most obvious leads have been explored, leaving much to be done. The survey of the cave has exceeded 3km in length in a short space of time, though much more has been explored and not yet surveyed. There is a strong circulation of air in all areas of the cave.
Please note that the probable resurgence, the Gorgazzo (in the Pordenone province), is one of the more important vauclusian springs in Italy and it’s located some 1000m lower than the entrance. It’s known to be about 100m deep.
In this area the most important explored cave to date is the ‘Bus della Genziana’ that at -583m was until two months ago the deepest cave. There are no other caves of remarkable size, but surface karst features are present everywhere with dolines, sinkholes, karren fields, entrance pits and a complete absence of water. Much could be looked at again, given the existing data are 20-40 years old.
Caving Groups present in the exploration (all present yesterday in the cave):
Gruppo Speleologico Ferrarese - Ferrara
Gruppo Speleologico Sacile - Sacile
Gruppo Speleologico Urbinate - Urbino
Sezione Speleologica CAI SSI di Città di Castello - Città di Castello
Several other cavers from all over Italy.
Because of the length, depth and quantity of equipment used in the cave (at present there are more than 2 km of rope and several hundred rebelays) the cooperation of others cavers in exploring the cave is welcome. Anyone who wants to take part, dont hesitate to call.
Until the next time, for more good news!
news from Adriano Martinoli
Friday 16th of March 2007
Natural History Museum, Zoological Section “La Specola”
Via Romana 17 Firenze
Promoted by: Ministry of the environment and for the protection of territory and sea (MATTM),
National Wildlife Institute (INFS), Italian Group for Bat Reasearch (GIRC)
In collaboration with: Natural History Museum of Florence University and Insubria University, Varese (more…)
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