Wind Cave

1881250 km surveyedUSA

CountryUSA

RegionSouth Dakota

Discovered1881

Size/Depth250 km surveyed

About Wind Cave

The sixth longest cave in the world. Known for its boxwork formations, rare honeycomb-like calcite structures. Named for the strong winds that blow in and out of the entrance. Barometric wind can reach 70 mph. One of the most complex 3D maze caves.

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