mammoth caves

By: Michael Kmiec

Mammoth Caves

Mammoth caves became a national park in 1941 because of its Mammoth-Flint Ridge Cave System and because it is the longest cave system in the world.

What year did mammoth caves become a national park

The confines of mammoth caves were resting in sea water and when the sea receded it created cracks. When rain water came through it eroded the caves.

How was the park formed?

The caves are made out of…LimestoneSandstone

What type of rocks can be found in the park?

Mammoth-Flint Ridge Cave SystemThe South-Central Kentucky KarstGypsum Flowers cave formation Frozen Niagra Cave Formation

What special landmarks are in the park

The land inside the park is changing by more water is getting inside the cave and making stalactites and stalagmites.

How is the land inside the park currently changing?

LitteringAcid rain

What enviornmental issues are affecting the park.

Helicopters can be used to rescue lost people. They can also help people who are injured or killed.

How is tehnology used to maintain the park?

Topo Map

Photos Gypsum FlowerFrozen Niagra

Entrance

"Mammoth Caves National Park Images." Google. Web. 01 June 2010. <http://google.com>.

"Mammoth Caves National Park." U.S. National Park Service - Experience Your America. Web. 01 June 2010. <http://nps.gov>.

"Mammoth Caves National Park." Wikipedia. Web. 01 June 2010. <http://wikipedia.com>.

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