Cave diving
Cave Diving
Cave Diving (pronunciation: /keɪv ˈdaɪvɪŋ/) is a type of Underwater diving that involves the exploration of caves which are at least partially filled with water. It is considered an extreme sport due to the technical knowledge and equipment required, as well as the inherent risks involved.
Etymology
The term "Cave Diving" is derived from the English words "cave", which refers to a large underground space, and "diving", which refers to the act of exploring underwater environments.
Related Terms
- Scuba Diving: A form of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) to breathe underwater.
- Cenote: A natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Often found in the Yucatán Peninsula and some nearby Caribbean islands, and often associated with the Mayan civilization.
- Decompression: The reduction in ambient pressure experienced by the diver after ascending from a dive.
- Dive Computer: A device used by an underwater diver to measure the time and depth of a dive so that a safe ascent profile can be calculated and displayed.
- Dive Light: A light source carried by an underwater diver to illuminate the underwater environment.
- Dive Mask: An item of diving equipment that allows underwater divers to see clearly underwater.
- Dive Skins: A type of diving suit that protects the diver from cuts, stings and abrasion.
- Drysuit: A type of protective clothing that prevents water from entering, used by divers to keep warm in cold water.
- Wetsuit: A type of protective clothing used by divers to prevent heat loss in cold water.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cave diving
- Wikipedia's article - Cave diving
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