Ice Caves By: Tianna

Ice caves are caused when flowing water melts a hole into the edge of a glacier. They may be a spectacular sight, but sadly, they are only temporary. The tightly packed ice has very few air bubbles and absorbs all light except for blue, giving the ice its unique color. This particular cave is located on the frozen lagoon of the Svínafellsjökull glacier in Skaftafell, Iceland. The cave is accessible through a 22 foot entrance. At the end, it tapers to a tight hole no more than four feet high. Ice caves are in general unstable things and can collapse at any time. They are safe to enter only in winter when the cold temperatures harden the ice. Even during the winter months, one can still hear creepy cracking sounds coming from inside the cave due to the constant motion of the glacier.