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Fort Stanton Cave Study Project: June 1-2, 2024

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One can see a high water line on the bank on the left side of this photo. PXL_20240601_193240570

01:32:40 PM

 
SRS789, SRS790

 

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Here the route beyond SRS790 leaves the stream and is on dry ground. PXL_20240601_195741518

01:57:41 PM

 

Beyond SRS79, the stream is still there, but down to the side of the passage. PXL_20240601_200609094

02:06:09 PM

 

SRS792

 

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Note the slanting cross-section of the pass age. PXL_20240601_200921498

02:09:21 PM

 

Just before SRS796, the passage is smaller, but the stream is still there on the right. PXL_20240601_202351665

02:23:51 PM

SRS795, SRS801

 

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Near SRS801, Adam changing shoes. PXL_20240601_211222416

03:12:22 PM

The Snowy River deposit still has water flowing across it. Rene is in the background while Pete and Adam check out this unique area. 20240601_153007

03:30:07 PM

SRS801

 

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To avoid damaging the deposit, the cavers hop from one side to the other. PXL_20240601_213057133

03:30:57 PM

 

Adam watching while Garrett sketches. PXL_20240601_213403446

03:34:03 PM

SRS801, SRS802

 

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After, SRS802, the passage has gotten much larger. This is the start of the Enchanted Country area of the Snowy River passage. PXL_20240601_214916450

03:49:16 PM

 

A view of Rene in the passage looking ahead. PXL_20240601_215827382

03:58:27 PM

 

SRS802

 

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Rene provides better lighting in the same location. PXL_20240601_215857918

03:58:57 PM

 

If you look close, you will see selenite (gypsum) needles in this deposit. PXL_20240601_220128723

04:01:28 PM

 

 

SRS802, SRS806

 

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After SRS806, large passage with breakdown on the floor. PXL_20240601_224529140

04:45:29 PM

After SRS807, the size of Enchanted Country should be apparent. PXL_20240601_225010542

04:50:10 PM

 

SRS807, SRS809

 

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After SRS809, it was necessary to rig a hand line to descend from the massive breakdown boulders. 20240601_170800

05:08:00 PM

The passage continues, quite large. PXL_20240601_231057862

05:10:57 PM

 

SRS809

 

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Garrett looking at a small pool in the floor of the passage. PXL_20240601_232059972

05:21:00 PM

Snowy River is still visible, flowing under the breakdown blocks. PXL_20240601_232059972

05:20:59 PM

 

SRS809

 

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But it’s possible to stay out of the water and climb over the rocks. PXL_20240601_232114780

05:21:14 PM

 

Snowy River, still there in the corners. PXL_20240601_232122456

05:21:22 PM

 

SRS809, SRS810

 

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Here, after SRS810, the Snowy River deposit is apparent between gravel banks. PXL_20240601_232156053

05:21:56 PM

More gravel and cobbles after SRS811. This is important because it holds clues to the source of the water flowing into the cave. PXL_20240601_232747875

05:27:47 PM

 

 

SRS810

 

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Another view of the gravel and cobbles. These sediments can help date the original formation of the large passage, before Snowy River started depositing the white calcite. PXL_20240601_232756205

05:27:56 PM

 

But the passage continues . . .PXL_20240601_232802931

05:28:02 PM

SRS810, SRS815

 

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After SRS815, back down in the water. Note the hand line at the bottom of the photo. PXL_20240602_003038084

06:30:38 PM

A climb up out of the water. PXL_20240602_003353666

06:33:54 PM
SRS816

 

 

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