Some comparison/contrast observations:
Cavern | Mine |
Walls are smooth, natural in appearance | Walls are rough, chunky, evidence of tools used |
Wet, dripping water, mud, pools of water | Dry, dusty |
Warm, humid (80°F+) | Cold, dry (47°F) |
Flowstone, stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws | Wooden supports, metal bolts, tools |
Bats, guano, crickets, ground sloth | Evidence of human(oid) activity |
One key idea -- without light you are doomed!!!
Here are some pics I found online of the two places. Enjoy!
KARTCHNER CAVERNS
THE COPPER QUEEN MINE
Good pics and observations.
ReplyDeleteOne particular picture gives me an idea. What if our ol pal the hook horror was recast as a subterranean subspecies of megatherium?
@Trey -- super cool idea. You could just "reskin" the Hook Horror and viola!
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