The Crystal Cave Video Flashcard

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How long have the crystals been in water in the cave?

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Hundreds of thousands of years.

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What is the common mineral gypsum used for?

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Gypsum is commonly used for drywall.

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What is below the cave that makes it so dangerous and hot to go to?

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A 2000 degree magma chamber.

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What did the explorers have to do before being allowed in the cave?

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They had to get medical testing to ensure they could withstand conditions.

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How did he prepare himself for the heat and humidity of the cave?

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He prepared in a sauna.

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What is selenite?

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Selenite is a crystalline form of gypsum.

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What are the conditions like inside the Crystal Cave?

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The conditions are extremely hot and humid.

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Why is the Crystal Cave considered dangerous?

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It is dangerous due to the extreme heat and the presence of a magma chamber.

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What is gypsum commonly found in?

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Gypsum is commonly found in construction materials like drywall.

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What is the significance of the age of the crystals in the cave?

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The age indicates the long-term geological processes that formed them.