• Inside Mexico’s Giant Crystal Cave: Science and Survival Below the Surface

  • Oct 29 2024
  • Length: 11 mins
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Inside Mexico’s Giant Crystal Cave: Science and Survival Below the Surface

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    In this episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole venture into one of Earth’s most extreme environments: the Cave of Crystals in Naica, Mexico. Discovered in 2000, this surreal underground world holds colossal gypsum crystals, some reaching over 30 feet in length and weighing as much as 55 tons. With temperatures soaring up to 122°F and nearly 100% humidity, the cave is as hostile as it is mesmerizing. Discover the science behind these mammoth crystals, the unique conditions that allowed them to form, and the challenges scientists face while studying them. Join Katy and Laura as they delve into the mysteries of this geological wonder.

    Perfect for science enthusiasts, geology buffs, and anyone captivated by the extreme and unusual wonders of our planet!

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