The caves of Naica(Chihuahua,Mexico)are perhaps the most famous mine caves of the world due to the presence of gigantic gypsum crystals.Nevertheless,very little research has been carried out on these crystals until no...The caves of Naica(Chihuahua,Mexico)are perhaps the most famous mine caves of the world due to the presence of gigantic gypsum crystals.Nevertheless,very little research has been carried out on these crystals until now.An international multidisciplinary investigation started in 2006 with the aim not only to define the genesis and the age of the Naica gypsum crystals,but also to focus other important scientific aspects of these caves and to ensure a complete documentation and knowledge of these natural wonders which will not be accessible anymore in a few couple of years.展开更多
文摘The caves of Naica(Chihuahua,Mexico)are perhaps the most famous mine caves of the world due to the presence of gigantic gypsum crystals.Nevertheless,very little research has been carried out on these crystals until now.An international multidisciplinary investigation started in 2006 with the aim not only to define the genesis and the age of the Naica gypsum crystals,but also to focus other important scientific aspects of these caves and to ensure a complete documentation and knowledge of these natural wonders which will not be accessible anymore in a few couple of years.
