WCN NETWORKWorldwide Caving NewsMessage from the FSUE European Caves Protection workgroup (ENG-FRE)- (Found June 29, 2008 ) From World Caving News http:www.zenas.grWCN => Dear Caves Friends,Our common passion to the underground makes cave protection an important topic for each caver in our European speleological community, as we all want to protect the caves and karst areas for the next generations. Some cavers already engaged themselves on their own in the past, some federations have done a good job work in their country up to now, and..... .... For the achievement to work on Caves and Karst Protection atn a...http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=6034 Vercors 2008 , grouped registrations for the best fare NOW!!(ENG,FRE)- (Found June 29, 2008 ) From World Caving News http:www.zenas.grWCN = Dear Caving Friends,This short email to remind you that it's remaining less than 20 days before the 31st of October to get Vercors 2008 non-nominative grouped registrations at the best fare for your club, commitee or federation. All the details on how to register are on :http:vercors2008.euregistration.htmregistrationand for the grouped registrations, the information is on : http:fsue.ffspeleo.frforumsviewtopic.phpid=194For the cavers interested to.http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=6027 ALPIN-UNDERGROUND 09th to 11th Nov.2007 in Ramsau (Eng,Italy,French,German)- (Found June 29, 2008 ) From World Caving News http:www.zenas.grWCN = EnglishCurrent Speleology, Nature Protection, Legislation09th to 11th Nov.2007 in Ramsau (National Park)near to BerchtesgadenThe GERMAN SPELEOLOGICAL FEDERATION (VERBAND DER DEUTSCHEN H&214;HLEN- UNDKARSTFORSCHER) kindly invites to the International Conference of Alpine Speleology.The aim of this meeting is to present the alpine speleology for public authorities andnon governmental organisations for nature protection. The legislation of the EU...http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=6020 Rescue personnel extricate injured man after caving accident- (Found June 29, 2008 ) From World Caving News http:www.zenas.grWCN => A man was hospitalized Tuesday night after a caving accident in the Kensington area of Walker County. According to Walker County Coordinator David Ashburn, a 26-year old man from Atlanta was exploring Andersons Spring Cave with two friends and had to be rescued by Walker County Fire and Rescue. Traci Napier-Reece, administrative assistant for Walker County Fire and Rescue, said the man was some 1,500 feet inside the cave when he broke his leg...http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=6018 "Vercors 2008"..send before the 15th of November 2007..(ENG,FRE,GR)- (Found June 29, 2008 ) From World Caving News http:www.zenas.grWCN => In the frame of the 4th European Speleological Congress "Vercors 2008" that will be held from 23 to 30th of August 2008 in Lans-en-Vercors (French Alps), we invite all the European cavers to present the results of their works. The communications can be illustrated by graphics, drawings, maps, photos, slideshows, videos, posters, etc. For this, please send before the 15th of November 2007 an email to articles.vercorsffspeleo.fr with...http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=6015 The Worlds Deepest Caves - Sept. 2007.- (Found June 29, 2008 ) From World Caving News http:www.zenas.grWCN => 23 September 2007.The Worlds Deepest Caves after compiling news and updates. Please post any comments or updates at: http:www.zenas.grsitehomeeng_detail.aspiData=5879 . An Excel file is also avalibale at: http:www.zenas.grsitefilesWorld_Deepest_Caves_sept_2007.xls .http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=5879 The Fifth Annual Tulane Maya (and caves) Symposium.- (Found June 29, 2008 ) From World Caving News http:www.zenas.grWCN => Below is an announcement about the Fifth Annual Tulane Maya Symposium, whichnext year has the theme of Maya and caves. Note that, according to the Website referenced, there is a substantial registration discount before October15.Sacred Cenotes, Hidden Caverns: Rituals, Beliefs, and Everyday LifeRelating to Caves and Cenotes among the Maya hosted by the Stone Centerfor Latin American Studies, will be held the weekend of February 15-17,2008 on...http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=6008 15th International Congress of Speleology: Kerrville, Texas, USA- (Found June 29, 2008 ) From World Caving News http:www.zenas.grWCN => 15th International Congress of Speleology: Kerrville, Texas, USA19-26 July 2009George VeniChairman, 15th International Congress of SpeleologyAndy EavisPresident, International Union of SpeleologyThe International Congress of Speleology (ICS) is the worlds premier speleological event. A function of the International Union of Speleology (UIS), it is held once every four years in a location selected by the delegates of the UIS member nations. The..http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=6007 New book : Hypogene Speleogenesis: Hydrogeological and Morphogenetic Perspective.- (Found June 29, 2008 ) From World Caving News http:www.zenas.grWCN => Authors: Klimchouk A.B. Publisher: National Cave and Karst Research Institute Year: 2007 Page: 106 This book provides an overview of the principal environments, main processes and manifestations of hypogenic speleogenesis, and refines the relevant conceptual framework. It consolidates the notion of hypogenic karst as one of the two major types of karst systems (the other being epigenetic karst). Karst is viewed in the context of regional...http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=6043 Local Find Proves the Evolution of Man Started on the Balkans- (Found June 29, 2008 ) From World Caving News http:www.zenas.grWCN => Author: Blaga BangievaNear the Bulgarian town of Chirpan was found tooth from anthropoid ape.The find is on its way to make true hit in the world science. From National Museum of Natural Science believe that the tooth belonged to one of the predecessors of man and actually proves that the evolution started on the Balkans.The precious tooth dates back to 7 million years. It was found by doctor Nikolay Spasov from the Natural Science Museum in...http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=6048 |