Chapter
The Mystery of Mammoth Cave Explored
16:20 - 23:34 (07:14)
The speaker discusses the shapes within Mammoth Cave that caving clubs sought to map out for safety reasons.
Clips
Bob would often explore large cave systems alone for days at a time, monitoring weather conditions and sleeping in makeshift sand-covered beds, while others refused to join due to potential flooding.
16:20 - 17:29 (01:09)
Summary
Bob would often explore large cave systems alone for days at a time, monitoring weather conditions and sleeping in makeshift sand-covered beds, while others refused to join due to potential flooding.
ChapterThe Mystery of Mammoth Cave Explored
Episode64: Britain's Worst Caving Disaster. Yorkshire Dales National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The excitement of being the first human to set foot on previously unexplored areas may be short-lived as archaeological evidence of past human activity is often discovered.
17:29 - 19:50 (02:20)
Summary
The excitement of being the first human to set foot on previously unexplored areas may be short-lived as archaeological evidence of past human activity is often discovered. However, there is still value in mapping and exploring these areas for scientific purposes.
ChapterThe Mystery of Mammoth Cave Explored
Episode64: Britain's Worst Caving Disaster. Yorkshire Dales National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Caving clubs in the area began exploring the Mossdale Caverns and theorized spots that wouldn't flood, mapping it out better.
19:50 - 21:39 (01:48)
Summary
Caving clubs in the area began exploring the Mossdale Caverns and theorized spots that wouldn't flood, mapping it out better. Neighboring cave systems are believed to be linked to Mossdale caving systems, but remain undiscovered.
ChapterThe Mystery of Mammoth Cave Explored
Episode64: Britain's Worst Caving Disaster. Yorkshire Dales National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In 1967, a group of 10 caving enthusiasts ventured into the Minicow caves in Scotland to set off explosives and explore uncharted territory, but only two returned alive after a tragic series of events.
21:39 - 23:34 (01:55)
Summary
In 1967, a group of 10 caving enthusiasts ventured into the Minicow caves in Scotland to set off explosives and explore uncharted territory, but only two returned alive after a tragic series of events.