Karst of the Appalachians, 2000

Department of Geology

Caves & Karst of the Appalachians

Fall 2000 Field Studies

This field course investigated karst processes in Greenbrier and Monroe Counties, West Virginia. Images, courtesy of their authors, may be downloaded by class participants. Photos are by Dr. Sasowsky, except as indicated. Images are for personal use only - not for commercial use. Thanks for your interest.

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	The Lost World Caverns commercial cave in West Virginia is one of the most beautiful caves in the state. Shown from left to right are Dave, Dr. Sasowsky, and Bill. Photo by Rebecca Kempthorne.
	Students examine flowstone at the Lost World Caverns. Photo by Rebecca Kempthorne.
	A beautiful deposit characteristic of Lost World Caverns. Photo by Susan Wiedmann.
	Students examine the original 120 ft entrance shaft of the Lost World Caverns. Paula stands in the foreground. Photo by Susan Wiedmann.
	Megan and the safety grate covering the entrance shaft to the Lost World Caverns. Photo by Rebecca Kempthorne.
	Route I-64 cave is the first wild cave of the trip. This short cave is located along the interstate. Photo by Susan Wiedmann.
	The entrance to Piercy's Mill cave is located on a farmer's property. The cave entrance is found just beyond the small pond.
	Standing in a stream in Piercy's Mill cave.
	Rebecca and others in Piercy's Mill cave.
	Megan in thigh deep water in Piercy's Mill cave.
	Paula at the flowstone terraces in Piercy's Mill cave.
	Group photo 1 in Piercy's Mill cave. The group is in the flowstone terrance that is annually flooded.
	Group photo 2 in Piercy's Mill cave.
	Dr. Sasowsky and students overlooking Friar's Hole. Photo by Rebecca Kempthorne.
	Group photo overlooking Friar's Hole.
	Megan crawling through a tight spot in Friar's Hole cave. Photo by Rebecca Kempthorne.
	Rich in Friar's Hole cave. Photo by Rebecca Kempthorne.
	Megan with her helmet and lamp. Photo by Rebecca Kempthorne.
	Group photo in front of Shawmidelica campsite owner Dorothy Owen's spectacular mineral fireplace.
	Dan in the trophy room at the house of Dorothy Owen.
	Bill or Bat Boy??