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These denote passages that were too tight for surveyors to explore further. nutty putty cave map

Because of its unique "slickenside" clay (smooth, polished clay that looks and feels like chocolate frosting, hence the name "Nutty Putty"), the cave required extensive surveying. Over the next 40 years, the of the National Speleological Society (NSS) took on the Herculean task of mapping the complex. Let me know what you would like to map out next

The hook-shaped bend meant rescuers could not pull Jones in a straight line without breaking his legs or hips, which would induce fatal shock. Over the next 40 years, the of the

The cave earned its name from the soft, brown clay found throughout its passages. When wet, this silicon-dioxide clay texturally resembles Silly Putty, making surfaces incredibly slick and heavily reducing friction for anyone attempting to crawl through tight gaps. Navigating the Map: Key Landmarks and Topology