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[[File:Plutos cave altar hole.jpeg|thumb|The best photo spot for Pluto's Cave]] |
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'''Pluto's Cave''' is a partially collapsed [[lava tube]] on the northern outskirts of [[Mount Shasta]]. The tube is roughly 190,000 years old, which is quite old for a lava tube, as they normally collapse quickly (in geological terms), having ceilings only a few metres thick. However, Pluto's Cave is located in a [[semi-arid climate]], where [[erosion]] is restricted, which contributes to its survival. |
'''Pluto's Cave''' is a partially collapsed [[lava tube]] on the northern outskirts of [[Mount Shasta]].{{r|Selters Zanger 2006 p. 62}} The tube is roughly 190,000 years old, which is quite old for a lava tube, as they normally collapse quickly (in geological terms), having ceilings only a few metres thick.{{r|Trailer Life Directory 2004 p. 320}} However, Pluto's Cave is located in a [[semi-arid climate]], where [[erosion]] is restricted, which contributes to its survival. |
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The cave was first explored in 1863 by Nelson Cash, who came upon it while looking for stray cattle. He named it Pluto's Cave after [[Pluto (mythology)|Pluto]], the Greek God of the underworld. Evidence was found of its use by [[Pre-Columbian]] peoples. Visitors can safely hike into the cave about 1200 feet (350 |
The cave was first explored in 1863 by Nelson Cash, who came upon it while looking for stray cattle. He named it Pluto's Cave after [[Pluto (mythology)|Pluto]], the Greek God of the underworld. Evidence was found of its use by [[Pre-Columbian]] peoples. Visitors can safely hike into the cave about 1200 feet (350 m). |
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==References== |
== References == |
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<ref name="Selters Zanger 2006 p. 62">{{cite book |
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| first2 = M. |
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| title = The Mt. Shasta Book: A Guide to Hiking, Climbing, Skiing, and Exploring the Mountain and Surrounding Area |
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| publisher = Wilderness Press |
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| year = 2006 |
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| isbn = 978-0-89997-562-7 |
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| url = http://books.google.dk/books?id=VusvyAeTKggC&pg=PA62 |
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| access-date = February 9, 2018 |
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| page = 62 |
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| quote = A number of lava tubes are found around Shasta, some of which are a mile or more long, and the most famous is Pluto Cave. Venturing into this large cave should not be taken lightly. The depths of Pluto Cave are eternally dark, so take at least two ... |
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<ref name="Trailer Life Directory 2004 p. 320">{{cite book |
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| title = Trailer Life Directory |
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| year = 2004 |
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| url = http://books.google.dk/books?id=7MjrlIJqyzkC |
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| access-date = February 9, 2018 |
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| page = 320 |
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| quote = Pluto's Cave, named after the Roman god of the underworld, was formed by an eruption a basaltic lava which orginated from a vent about 8 miles to the northeast. The lava flow is about 190,000 years old ... |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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Revision as of 18:05, 9 February 2018
Pluto's Cave is a partially collapsed lava tube on the northern outskirts of Mount Shasta.[1] The tube is roughly 190,000 years old, which is quite old for a lava tube, as they normally collapse quickly (in geological terms), having ceilings only a few metres thick.[2] However, Pluto's Cave is located in a semi-arid climate, where erosion is restricted, which contributes to its survival.
The cave was first explored in 1863 by Nelson Cash, who came upon it while looking for stray cattle. He named it Pluto's Cave after Pluto, the Greek God of the underworld. Evidence was found of its use by Pre-Columbian peoples. Visitors can safely hike into the cave about 1200 feet (350 m).
References
- ^ Selters, A.; Zanger, M. (2006). The Mt. Shasta Book: A Guide to Hiking, Climbing, Skiing, and Exploring the Mountain and Surrounding Area. Wilderness Press. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-89997-562-7. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
A number of lava tubes are found around Shasta, some of which are a mile or more long, and the most famous is Pluto Cave. Venturing into this large cave should not be taken lightly. The depths of Pluto Cave are eternally dark, so take at least two ...
- ^ Trailer Life Directory. 2004. p. 320. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
Pluto's Cave, named after the Roman god of the underworld, was formed by an eruption a basaltic lava which orginated from a vent about 8 miles to the northeast. The lava flow is about 190,000 years old ...
External links
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