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11th Scientific Conference - Research, protection and utilization of caves

Scientific conferences “Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves” are organized by the Slovak Caves Administration biannually since 1997. The newest results from research, monitoring and protection of caves are presented, mainly from Slovakia and neighbouring countries in Central Europe. The caves as natural monuments are protected from geological, mineralogical, geomorphological, hydrological, climatological, biological, paleontological, archaeological or historical point of views.

Date: 25.10.2017 - 26.10.2017
Venue: Liptovský Mikuláš
Main organizer: State Nature Conservancy of the Slovak Republic, Slovak Caves Administration, Liptovský Mikuláš
Total number of participants: 73
Number of foreign participants: 29
Number of papers: 25
Number of posters: 19

Scientific topics of the conference:

  • geological conditions of karst and caves development
  • morphology and genesis of caves 
  • mineralogy of caves, cave deposits 
  • recent geological and geomorphological processes in caves 
  • reconstruction of paleoenvironmental changes in karst
  • karst hydrogeology and hydrology
  • climatic conditions and processes in caves, ice-filed caves
  • biospeleology, biota in caves
  • paleontological findings in caves
  • monitoring of natural components and processes in cave environments 
  • cave ecosystems, environmental protection of karst and caves
  • caves as educational localities, operation and management of show caves 
  • settlements in caves, archaeological findings in caves, history of speleology 
  • information systems and documentation of karst phenomena and caves
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Notice and recommendation for visitors

Dear visitors, visiting the cave requires adequate physical fitness.

The route includes:

- a longer walk in an enclosed darkened area
- reduced temperature and increased humidity
- ascent and descent
- higher number of steps (in some caves)


Special note to persons with medical limitations:

If you suffer particularly from cardiovascular disease, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, mobility limitations or are in poor physical condition, please consider taking part in the tour.

If you have any doubts about the appropriateness of your visit, please consult your doctor about your medical condition.

Your safety is of paramount importance to us.

Thank you for your understanding

Slovak Caves Administration, State Nature Conservation of the Slovak Republic

 

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Suspension of food and beverage sales - Driny Cave

Dear visitors, due to technical reasons at the cave, it is not possible to provide food and drinks, including coffee vending machine services. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Parking at Demänovská Cave of Liberty

Dear visitors, the parking lot doesn't belong to cave administration. The fees are collected by different entity. Thank you for your understanding.

Domica closed

Dear visitors, the Domica cave  will be closed on 24th of September 2025  due to operational reasons. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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