Extremofile bacteria were found to be feeding on the rock itself. 嗜极细菌在岩壁上自我生长
The discovery of life that exists without drawing any of its energy from the sun 生命彻底脱离太阳能量 却依然生存的现象
more than a mile from the surface, 位于地表之下1英里多的地方
The Chandelier Ballroom was the ultimate discovery. “灯饰大厅”是最后被发现的厅洞
the basis of Lechuguilla's remarkable formations. 它们最终形成了龙舌兰洞的奇景
The only water Lechuguilla has are these wonderfully still clear pools. 龙舌兰洞中唯一的水 来自这些平静清澈的水塘
As the explorers went deeper into the cave, 随着探险家们深入洞穴
they came across whole galleries filled with the most unusual formations, 他们发现了成片叹为观止的地貌
like these 5-metre cones, frosted with the most delicate crystals. 例如这些5米高的石锥 上面布满了雪霜一样的松脆结晶
Water is the creator of most caves, 水是大部分洞穴的建造者