The Dachstein Ice cave lies high above the Trauntal valley. The ice is formed by water which seeps from the Dachstein plateau down into the cave through small cracks and joins in the cliff. When outside temperatures lie above freezing but the caves still contain very cold air, the penetrating water freezes and forms magnificent ice shapes which define the magic of the giant Ice cave.
Even when the water which seeps into the cave is warm in Summer, leading to a slight melting of this ice, the overall balance is one of growth; the Winter-Spring growth exceeds the Summer-Autumn ice loss and thereby guarantees the survival of this magnificent natural showcase.
Added:
7th Sep 2013
Subjects:
Geography, Leisure and Tourism
Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
Geocode: Dachstein Salzkammergut Austria
Date of artefact: 19th August 2013
Keywords:
Dachstein Salzkammergut Austria ice cave
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