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Descent (9)

December 1969


Descent (9)Hydrology in Limestone Areas

Tim Atkinson indicates the directions that hydrological studies are taking in the UK – how is water traced, and what has it revealed?

“We’re the Expedition ... Both of Us”

Westminster SG seems to have broken the record for the smallest expedition to leave our shores: there were only two of them!

Dale Barn: A Hard Nut for CNCC

Since 1962 the CNCC has gained access to many of the north’s caves and potholes, building relationships between cavers and landowners. But at Dale Barn Cave, there’s been a failure!

The World’s Longest and Deepest Caves: Official

The official record of the longest and deepest caves, according to the International Union for Speleology.

Saturday Hole: An Attractive Find for NMCC

Steve Greatorex covers exploration in Saturday Hole in Chapel-le-Dale.

Past Frustration Shaft in Corchia

It’s a major undertaking to explore the Antro del Corchia in northern Italy.

Restructuring of South Wales Cave Rescue

After many years of offering cover, a meeting at South Wales CC headquarters has set out a new structure for the organisation.

Picos de Europa: Nottingham’s Target for 1970

Nottingham UCC students are heading for the Picos to continue exploration.

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