Has a unique ecosystem: scientists discover the secret of the deepest cave in the world

The Verevkin Cave, located in the Arabica massif in the Western Caucasus, is one of the deepest in the world. It is an extremely dangerous place where unprepared people have almost no chance of survival.

As evolutionary biologist Scott Travers writes in his column for Forbes, the cave is 2,212 meters deep. It took several decades and almost 30 expeditions to explore it completely.

The cave was first discovered by Russian cavers in 1968. However, it was only in the 2000s that the Perovo-Speleo team resumed research, discovering the true depth of Verevkina.

According to Travers, descending into the cave is a difficult and risky challenge. Researchers have to overcome a system of vertical shafts, dangerous pits and narrow passages. Each new area requires careful study before moving on.

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Unfortunately, not everyone managed to get out of Verevkina. In 2018 and 2021, the bodies of Russian divers were found in the cave, descending one by one. One of them died in a flood, the other died of hypothermia.

Also in 2018, a group of researchers, along with National Geographic photographer Robbie Shawn, nearly died when a sudden flood of water flooded the cave.

However, its depth is not the only unique feature. Veriovkina is home to amazing organisms that have adapted to living in complete darkness and extreme cold.

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