Lava tubes are pretty common in a couple areas of California. If you want to visit the best collection, check out Lava Beds National Monument which also has an 'ice cave' (Merrill Cave) where they used to ice skate and the tubes are much larger. The ice sheet at the bottom of the Merrill Cave had a bunch of perfect circles several inches across melted into the surface and then I noticed they were the exact same size as the base of the white gas Coleman lantern I was holding (back about 1980). Apparently most of the ice from most of the ice caves is now gone thanks to global warming pushing the temperature there up by 2 degrees over the past 60 years.
The Yucatan is basically Swiss cheese. Caves and cenotes everywhere -- entirely different mechanism than what you show here, but quite extensive, and many of them quite stunningly beautiful. I went for a swim in a cenote in the Yucatan many years ago, and a totally-prehistoric-looking cave fish floated up to the surface to check us out. It was decidedly Stephen King-esque...
We have those >hummingbird bugs< in germany as well, or at least related ones, they are called "Schwärmer" and google told me, that in english it would be "Sphingidae", "Sphinx Moth" or "Hawk Moth".
I love when you wear the SPAM shirt. SPAM shirt and PEZ hat was like my uniform when i was in high school in the 90s. Thanks for all the awesome videos!
Speaking of Karst formations--the largest I've ever been in is the (now defunct, sob, sniffle) radio observatory at Arecibo in Puerto Rico. They built the 300m reflector inside a Karst crater, since it was already kinda spherical to begin with.
I grew up over in Klamath Falls, Or. in the 60's the Lava Beds were a favorite place to explore. The history of the Modoc Indian tribe is particularly interesting. Captain Jack and his band and the extensive war with the US.
Look up tomato hornworm to see an example of a hummingbird moth in caterpillar stage. They're a garden past because they're huge and eat so much. We called 'em Sphinx moths in California.
That was interesting to watch. Thanks for making this video (and all your others). 🙂 I really miss caving adventures. I grew up going far out into the Australian desert, for holidays. Australia's fairly flat, so there aren't that many caves. Although I have seen a few ancient lava tubes out in the middle of no-where. The tunnels were far smaller than the one you went into, though. I could have crawled into them, but I wasn’t going to risk it. There were spiders on the walls and animal tracks in the sand. I don’t think I had a light either. I wish I could go back there with a camera or two and some proper lights.
An exciting video, I was just wondering if Bigfoot could also live in there if the cave is a bit larger. Perhaps they are still searching for Bigfoot. With the numerous sightings, there might be something to it, and when I see those caves, they would be ideal hiding spots.
Maybe the people should have used compasses and coordinates for you to find them. That way even without electronic devices, or if some kind of destruction came a person could still find the location.
@@saveitforparts maybe but it definitely seemed to have an afterglow not just fluorescent paint There is a strontium aluminate glow powder doped appropriately to be orange, but that's not a very popular choice of glow-in-the-dark color and why would it be there?
Good on you for stopping when you were not comfortable. Too many people have died or had permanent injuries going farther than their safety would let them. Zarquan knows how many have been injured just to 'get the views' on YT.
Oh man, your in California? It would awesome to meet you, I'd to discuss something with you, also Im a blockchainengineer so I was hoping to have a chance to better explain cryptocurrencies to you, let me know, I have a linkedin profile link to verify myself.
Lava tubes are pretty safe to explore as long as you have boots, jeans, and gloves. Their shape and they way they form makes them very strong. I would worry most about snakes by the entrance.
I've seen a couple sketchy ones, generally I bring safety gear and I nope out if there's something too questionable. This trip was just a casual stop without any gear, so we didn't go far inside!
That was a hummingbird moth. They're a rare sight. You were lucky to see one.
Lava tubes are pretty common in a couple areas of California. If you want to visit the best collection, check out Lava Beds National Monument which also has an 'ice cave' (Merrill Cave) where they used to ice skate and the tubes are much larger. The ice sheet at the bottom of the Merrill Cave had a bunch of perfect circles several inches across melted into the surface and then I noticed they were the exact same size as the base of the white gas Coleman lantern I was holding (back about 1980). Apparently most of the ice from most of the ice caves is now gone thanks to global warming pushing the temperature there up by 2 degrees over the past 60 years.
The Yucatan is basically Swiss cheese. Caves and cenotes everywhere -- entirely different mechanism than what you show here, but quite extensive, and many of them quite stunningly beautiful. I went for a swim in a cenote in the Yucatan many years ago, and a totally-prehistoric-looking cave fish floated up to the surface to check us out. It was decidedly Stephen King-esque...
Very cool! That's an area I'd like to visit.
We have those >hummingbird bugs< in germany as well, or at least related ones, they are called "Schwärmer" and google told me, that in english it would be "Sphingidae", "Sphinx Moth" or "Hawk Moth".
I hope you return one day. Looks insanely cool. Who knows what cool stuff is lurking there.
I love when you wear the SPAM shirt. SPAM shirt and PEZ hat was like my uniform when i was in high school in the 90s. Thanks for all the awesome videos!
Speaking of Karst formations--the largest I've ever been in is the (now defunct, sob, sniffle) radio observatory at Arecibo in Puerto Rico. They built the 300m reflector inside a Karst crater, since it was already kinda spherical to begin with.
Interesting! I had assumed it was a volcanic crater, but that's pretty neat!
5:38 hawk moth!
I grew up over in Klamath Falls, Or. in the 60's the Lava Beds were a favorite place to explore. The history of the Modoc Indian tribe is particularly interesting. Captain Jack and his band and the extensive war with the US.
smart move leaving before u can't 😅.. the spikey looking ceiling is deffo a big giveaway 👍cool place
That is really interesting. I've never been into a lava tube myself so it's great to see one.
In the Mojave desert there are some lava tubes as well. I miss the desert so much
Then why don’t you come back?
@@jamesscott1932 I’m more of a winter time desert person. That heat. I would love to be back out west.
Pluto’s Cave by Mt. Shasta is one of the neatest natural lava formations I’ve ever seen in my life. Appreciate your adventurous spirit!!
It's entirely possible that first small diameter vertical hole is where the lava flowed around a tree. Those kinds of skylights are common in Hawaii.
Interesting! I wouldn't have thought of that.
I love this channel, so random and wonderful just like my brain.
that was pretty frikkin cool. Thanks for posting this video
Come out to superior, Wyoming. I can bring you to some ice caves and old lava areas.
this must be very close to a real life Minecraft experience. it suits the vibe very well.
lava beds national monument is a GREAT place for that.
Dear St. Paul, you are closing in on my hideout! A mere 771 miles south to my backyard and massive pork chops.
Interesting to see.
What the heck is that hummingbug? It was majestic af
A hummingbird moth, apparently!
Look up tomato hornworm to see an example of a hummingbird moth in caterpillar stage. They're a garden past because they're huge and eat so much. We called 'em Sphinx moths in California.
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That was interesting to watch. Thanks for making this video (and all your others). 🙂
I really miss caving adventures. I grew up going far out into the Australian desert, for holidays. Australia's fairly flat, so there aren't that many caves. Although I have seen a few ancient lava tubes out in the middle of no-where. The tunnels were far smaller than the one you went into, though. I could have crawled into them, but I wasn’t going to risk it. There were spiders on the walls and animal tracks in the sand. I don’t think I had a light either. I wish I could go back there with a camera or two and some proper lights.
An exciting video, I was just wondering if Bigfoot could also live in there if the cave is a bit larger. Perhaps they are still searching for Bigfoot. With the numerous sightings, there might be something to it, and when I see those caves, they would be ideal hiding spots.
Maybe the people should have used compasses and coordinates for you to find them. That way even without electronic devices, or if some kind of destruction came a person could still find the location.
“Watch out for snakes.”
Did you see that orange phosphorescence between 2:42 & 2:43?
I think that might just be spray paint!
@@saveitforparts maybe but it definitely seemed to have an afterglow not just fluorescent paint
There is a strontium aluminate glow powder doped appropriately to be orange, but that's not a very popular choice of glow-in-the-dark color and why would it be there?
Good on you for stopping when you were not comfortable. Too many people have died or had permanent injuries going farther than their safety would let them. Zarquan knows how many have been injured just to 'get the views' on YT.
Looks like you're near Bend Oregon
We were in the Northern part of California, but not quite to Oregon.
SaveItForParts will soon have a crossover episode with Scary Interesting and Slightly Sociable :-p
2:35 whats the orange stuff on the roof>>?
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Spray paint, I think. Either survey marks or just graffiti.
aw its a hummingbird moth
No replanted trees?
I'm not sure if they bother with that, since it's so dry now.
Cool
Where are you?
Northern California, kind of near Lassen Park.
@@saveitforparts, nice, thanks!
I coulda swore I seen SPAM in the video 😅
Maybe not main subject of video but that mouth(?) was amazing. Never seen anything like it😮
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You really should be more careful. ManBearPig lives in lava caves.
Wouw Die Holen underground
You sir are the Cave Monger
Nope... I would not go there and really not go down inside. Cool you did though.
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Oh man, your in California? It would awesome to meet you, I'd to discuss something with you, also Im a blockchainengineer so I was hoping to have a chance to better explain cryptocurrencies to you, let me know, I have a linkedin profile link to verify myself.
This video is from earlier in the summer, I just didn't get around to posting it until now!
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I don't trust caves lol.
Lava tubes are pretty safe to explore as long as you have boots, jeans, and gloves. Their shape and they way they form makes them very strong. I would worry most about snakes by the entrance.
@@Peter_S_ I'm sure you're right it's just personal preference.
I've seen a couple sketchy ones, generally I bring safety gear and I nope out if there's something too questionable. This trip was just a casual stop without any gear, so we didn't go far inside!
U can see the dust omg put a mask on