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100	1		_aContor, Roger J., _d1930-
245	1	4	_aThe Underworld of Oregon Caves National Monument
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-04-12
508			_aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Underworld of Oregon Caves National Monument" by Roger J. Contor is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This work focuses on the geological and biological aspects of the Oregon Caves, exploring the processes that formed these unique underground structures and the life they harbor. The book serves to educate visitors and enthusiasts about the significance of the caves and the delicate balance of the natural forces that shape them. In this detailed exploration, Contor delves into the geological history of the Oregon Caves, describing the formation of the areas' marble composition and how water erosion led to the creation of the cave systems. He discusses the various cave features, known as speleothems, such as stalactites and flowstones, resulting from mineral deposits. Additionally, the book touches on the various forms of life—like bats and unique plants—adapting to this subterranean environment. Contor emphasizes the importance of conservation for the Oregon Caves, outlining the human history of their discovery and the need to preserve their fragile formations for future generations to enjoy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aOregon Caves National Monument (Or.)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59262
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