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Journal of Cave and Karst Studies, 1996, Vol 58, Issue 2, p. 76-80
An Introduction to Cave Exploration in Belize
Williams, N.
Abstract:
During a five week period, 19 caves were explored by a team of four cavers comprising the 1994 Mendip
Caving Group (MCG) expedition to Belize. Six sizable caves were identified in the Cretaceous limestone,
west of the Maya Mountains, and surveyed a total length of 2.5 km. Time spent in the field is broken down
so as to show both the advantages and disadvantages of a small-scale expedition. Suggestions are made
as to how future groups could benefit from the experiences of the expedition with regard to conducting
significant research with a small team. The MCG expedition is compared to other larger expeditions,
with the results showing that lightweight expeditions are more easily financed and organized than larger
expeditions; however, they may not be suitable if detailed scientific studies are intended.
During a five week period, 19 caves were explored by a team of four cavers comprising the 1994 Mendip
Caving Group (MCG) expedition to Belize. Six sizable caves were identified in the Cretaceous limestone,
west of the Maya Mountains, and surveyed a total length of 2.5 km. Time spent in the field is broken down
so as to show both the advantages and disadvantages of a small-scale expedition. Suggestions are made
as to how future groups could benefit from the experiences of the expedition with regard to conducting
significant research with a small team. The MCG expedition is compared to other larger expeditions,
with the results showing that lightweight expeditions are more easily financed and organized than larger
expeditions; however, they may not be suitable if detailed scientific studies are intended.