A national park in southeastern New Mexico, USA. Established in 1930. Area 189 km2. Located 40 km southwest of Carlsbad, it is centered on a huge limestone labyrinth-like cave, the total length of which is still unknown. Magnificent stalactites and stalagmites can be seen. The deepest confirmed cave is 300 m underground, and the largest is called the Big Room. The temperature inside the cave is a constant 13°C. It is also known as a habitat for countless bats. [Yagasaki Noritaka] Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
アメリカ合衆国,ニューメキシコ州南東部の国立公園。1930年制定。面積189km2。カールズバードの南西40kmにあり,石灰岩の迷路状の巨大な洞窟が中心で,全長はいまだに不明。みごとな鍾乳石や石筍(せきじゆん)がみられる。確認された最も深い洞窟は地下300mにおよび,最大のものはビッグ・ルームとよばれる。洞内の気温は一定で約13℃。無数のコウモリの生息地としても知られる。【矢ヶ崎 典隆】
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