Divers Descend 560 Steps into a Hidden Underground Lake. Here's What They Found 30 Meters Below
The Daily Galaxy • • science
Key Points:
- A specialized diving team led by underwater cinematographer Tahsin Ceylan documented the underwater formations of Gilindire Cave in Mersin, Turkey, capturing high-resolution footage of stalactites, stalagmites, and mineral structures preserved since the end of the Ice Age.
- The 90-minute dive reached depths of 30 meters in the cave’s submerged chamber, which extends 555 meters horizontally and lies 45 meters above sea level, revealing a complex system of dripstone formations largely undisturbed since the Quaternary transition.
- Gilindire Cave, discovered in 1999 by a shepherd, contains underwater formations that have survived due to protection from atmospheric changes after submersion, making it a significant natural and cultural
