Ice caves are also called glacial caves, as that is where most of them have been found. The images on this page were taken by Jason Gulley, a glaciologist studying the hydrology of glacial caves, in Alaska and Nepal.

Two images from the Ngozumpa Glacier in Nepal

Its not surprising that caves formed in ice would include formations made out of ice. Of course, ice formations may form in any type of cave if the temperature is low enough. For more on this topic, please visit the Virtual Cave's ice formation page.

Huge entrance on the Khumbu Glacier in Nepal. Note figure in red in distance. Scalloped walls
indicate erosion by air currents.


This passage under the Ngozumpa glacier reveals a classic phreatic-vadose transition.



Glacial caves are often entered through crevasses which have captured surface water.




Wading through water is not uncommon in glacial caves.

Learn all about world geography online.  From US geography to lessons on the four seasons, you'll be well informed on your next expedition.  Y
ou'll appreciate the beautiful sights even more once you understand the background behind them.

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	Created: May 3, 2005 Author: Dave Bunnell