Crystal Cave Restoration

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photos by Kristen > caves > Crystal Sequoia, California

This is what happens when a tourist cave gets overused by the general public and the lights have been kept on too long, encouraging growth of fungus and other biology that doesn't belong in a cave. Dedicated cavers come in to repair the damage! Back to natural muddy state.

Crystal Sequoia, California photograph. This is what happens when a tourist cave gets overused by the general public and the lights have been kept on too long, encouraging growth of fungus and other biology that doesn't belong in a cave. Dedicated cavers come in to repair the damage! Back to natural muddy state.