Crystal Caves

ChadH · November 11, 2009, 08:24:03 AM

I had seen a pic of this cave in Discover magazine several months back. Apparently the cavern had been filled with water and drained prior to exploration. The temp of is a steady 112 deg F. Those orange suits the geologists are wearing circulate cool air around their bodies. The caves are located 1000ft below the Chihuahua desert, Naica, Mexico.
Absolutely amazing!
Here's a link to more pics and info:http://crystalcaves.blogspot.com/2008/10/crystal-cave-of-giants-naica-mine.html

Bromptonboy · November 11, 2009, 08:28:21 AM

Wow! Where is that? Talk about otherworldly.

ChadH · November 11, 2009, 08:40:27 AM

I modified my original post to add location. It is pretty cool. Reminds me of Supermans' fortress of solitude. Although the temp is a bit warmer.

ChadH · November 11, 2009, 08:52:26 AM

Here's another link with more sources.
http://www.crystalinks.com/mexicolongestriver.html

Bromptonboy · November 11, 2009, 08:52:58 AM

Yes, it looks like a movie set or something in CGI! Thanks for the update.

cosmonaut · November 11, 2009, 09:38:09 AM

Wow, this is breathtaking! It looks too good to be real, it should be the set of some fantasy/scifi epic, I love it! :)

Geekyfanboy · November 11, 2009, 10:01:53 AM

Wow.. that's incredible..

Feathers · November 12, 2009, 06:22:48 AM

The roof is red...it's on mars!

(and if the waters have been drained, were they the 'Waters of Mars'?)

iceman · November 12, 2009, 08:56:59 AM

|Cool Photos

Rico · November 12, 2009, 11:36:50 AM

That would be a great place to see in person. Very cool.

Bromptonboy · November 12, 2009, 11:42:42 AM

I wonder why those guys are not using ropes?

Bryancd · November 12, 2009, 11:45:14 AM

Quote from: Bromptonboy on November 12, 2009, 11:42:42 AM
I wonder why those guys are not using ropes?

They actually look photoshopped in there, especially the two in the back reaching to eachother.

Bromptonboy · November 12, 2009, 11:50:15 AM

Quote from: Bryancd on November 12, 2009, 11:45:14 AM
Quote from: Bromptonboy on November 12, 2009, 11:42:42 AM
I wonder why those guys are not using ropes?

They actually look photoshopped in there, especially the two in the back reaching to eachother.

They must be. The one guy looks like he is surfing without any ropes or support, and no team member close at hand. If he slips, he would be cut to bits by those jutting crystals below.

cosmonaut · November 12, 2009, 12:01:52 PM

Quote from: Bromptonboy on November 12, 2009, 11:50:15 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on November 12, 2009, 11:45:14 AM
Quote from: Bromptonboy on November 12, 2009, 11:42:42 AM
I wonder why those guys are not using ropes?

They actually look photoshopped in there, especially the two in the back reaching to eachother.
They must be. The one guy looks like he is surfing without any ropes or support, and no team member close at hand. If he slips, he would be cut to bits by those jutting crystals below.

Maybe they aren't that slippery?
And they were about to make a photo, so they might be posing?
Found more sources on the web with more photos:
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/giant-crystal-cave-3569/
Still love it!

ChadH · November 12, 2009, 12:04:35 PM

Thanks Cosmonaut, I was about to post that National Geographic link myself. :)