Snowy River

July 24, 2008

Scientists have been exploring a cave system in New Mexico thought to be the longest continuous cave formation in the world.

A massive formation that resembles a white river spans the cave’s floor. A closer examination reveals that the odd formation is an intricate crust of tiny calcite crystals.

posted by Deron Bauman in adventure, science | * | comment

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