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France: Environmental Control for Cave Preservation

France: Environmental Control for Cave Preservation

CASE STUDY View online at: www.campbellsci.com/france-cave-preservation Case Study Summary Application Climatic measurements in natural (crystal and concretion) or cultural (prehistoric decorated) caves Location Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, Aven d'Orgnac, France Products Used CR3000, CR1000, AM16/32B Contributors François Bourges, Geology Environment Council Participating Organizations DRAC Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Measured Parameters Temperature, atmospheric pressure, CO 2 , precipitation Related Website Geology Environment Council Aven d'Orgnac Cave The drawings and engravings of the Chauvet Cave not only demonstrate an exceptional artistic and technical refinement, but they are also among the oldest known (360 centuries). Despite their fragility, these artifacts are perfectly preserved in

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