Adventuring: A Travelblogue with Photos: Craters of the Moon: Lava tube caves

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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Craters of the Moon: Lava tube caves

Like fossil footprints of passing dinosaurs: the molten lavas flowed beneath cooling surfaces, until they had flowed away, leaving pockets and tunnels. When the surface breaks under weathering, it lets in the light and the tourists. These caves have offered some rough shelter and dubious security to... Sign in to see full entry.

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