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While Jewel Cave is currently in pristine condition there are several threats that could potential damage this site. These threats include the pollution of ground water that seeps into the cave at various points and visitor impacts.
Jewel Cave National Monument Threats and Features
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Minerals build up to form stalactites (formed down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (formed up from the ground) in Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns
Illustration of plains base with mountains, aquifer, sandstone outcrop, and cave system
Plains 3D: mountains, caves, sandstone outcrop…
Illustration of a petrogylph (cave drawing) of a Hawaiian Honu (green sea turtle)
Petroglyph: (Hawaiian Honu)
Illustration of a cave explorer
Cave explorer
Illustration of climbing or caving helmet with headlamp
Climbing/caving helmet with headlamp
Karst 3D: cenotes, sinkholes, and coastal lagoon
Karst 3D: cenotes, sinkholes, and coastal lagoon
Illustration of Montastrea spp. (Brain Coral)
Montastrea spp. (Brain Coral)

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