GALAPAGOS LAVA TUBE
There are few places in the world that are still uncontaminated, the Galapagos archipelago is certainly one of them. Made famous thanks to the work “The origin of the species” by Charles Darwin, these thirteen islands of volcanic origin are still little known especially from an underground point of view. In 2019 we took part […]
GUATTARI CAVE
Located in the province of Latina on the eastern promontory of San Felice Circeo, the Guattari Cave represents one of the most extraordinary prehistoric sites in Europe linked to the study of Neanderthal man. Discovered in 1939, in this cave about 40 finds belonging to different individuals have been found, including one of the best […]
CUEVA DE LOS VERDES
The Cueva de los Verdes is one of the most extraordinary caves in Lanzarote, an island that, thanks to its volcanic activity, boasts a unique geology. The cave is the result of a volcanic eruption that, about 4,000 years ago, created a vast system of underground galleries. The cave stands out not only for its […]
ATACAMA DESERT
In the heart of the Atacama Desert, the most arid and inhospitable desert on the planet, geological formations of extraordinary beauty and mystery are hidden: the salt caves. This unique landscape, sculpted over the centuries by erosion and the force of nature, reveals an underground world that fascinates and amazes with its singular composition and […]
FAGRADALSFJALL VOLCANO
In 2021, the Icelandic volcano Fagradasfjall gave rise to a series of spectacular eruptions that attracted the attention of geologists, researchers and tourists from all over the world. From the very beginning, our mission was to accurately document the evolution of the crater morphology and in particular of the volcanic cavities formed following the volcanic […]
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION OF CA’ CASTELLINA
The archaeological site of Ca’ Castellina represents a precious testimony of the past, located in an area of great historical and cultural value. Since its recent discovery, this archaeological site is bringing to light new evidence related to the processes of gypsum extraction, thanks to intense work carried out by volunteers and professionals coordinated by […]
GEOPALEONTOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF CAMPOSILVANO
Founded in 1975 by Attilio Benetti, the Camposilvano Museum displays important paleontological finds from not only Northern Italy, but also from other regions of the world. Some of the most important finds housed in the Museum are ammonites of various sizes, dinosaur footprints and a skull of a bear that lived in caves. We have […]
NEPTUNE’S CAVE
Framed by the imposing cliffs of Capo Caccia, Neptune’s Grotto is one of the most fascinating and mysterious places in Sardinia. A journey inside is a breathtaking experience: an underground world sculpted by nature over millions of years, among stalactites, stalagmites and crystalline pools of water. You can reach the cave by sea or by […]
DOLOMITES CENOTE ABYSS
In the heart of the Ampezzane Dolomites, at an altitude of 2,940 metres between Piz Conturines and Cima Lavarella, lies one of the most extraordinary cavities in Europe: the Abisso Cenote delle Dolomiti. This glacial abyss, some 298 metres deep, emerged following the natural emptying of a lake located in a vast dolina. Its discovery […]
THE BAGNADA MUSEUM
The Bagnada Museum, set up inside an authentic disused mine, is now even more welcoming and engaging thanks to a new exhibition itinerary that combines tradition and innovation. Inside this museum it is possible to visit a room entirely dedicated to the spectacular Scerscen Caves, one of the most fascinating karst systems of the Valmalenco […]