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Underwater Cave Exploration
46:03 - 49:32 (03:29)
Explorers are discovering new underwater caves that were lost due to the rise of sea levels 11,000 years ago, with the help of tools such as measuring lines, and are employed by organizations such as National Geographic Society, museums, and universities.
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The hosts express uncertainty about whether Holzendorf, the friendly patron spirit who hands out tanks, is still alive or not.
46:03 - 46:26 (00:23)
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The hosts express uncertainty about whether Holzendorf, the friendly patron spirit who hands out tanks, is still alive or not.
ChapterUnderwater Cave Exploration
EpisodeSelects: Cave Diving: Totally Nuts
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Cave diving allows for the exploration of caves never seen before and conducting underwater archaeology, which has revealed a lot about human settlement and extinct animals.
46:26 - 47:51 (01:25)
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Cave diving allows for the exploration of caves never seen before and conducting underwater archaeology, which has revealed a lot about human settlement and extinct animals. The largest underwater cave in Tulum, Mexico connects over 215 miles and holds many Mayan artifacts.
ChapterUnderwater Cave Exploration
EpisodeSelects: Cave Diving: Totally Nuts
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Phantom Springs Cave in Texas is the deepest cave in America, measuring at 462 feet.
47:51 - 49:32 (01:40)
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Phantom Springs Cave in Texas is the deepest cave in America, measuring at 462 feet. Unlike other caves, where people can use the buddy system, it requires special equipment and experienced cave divers to explore.