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Wednesday, 21 April 2004

SKP1-5 publication idea's and Brahmi links!

The core team came together again to discuss our expedition report SKP1-5 publication. The goals are set and work started! Another team member showed some freshly edited short films, we were all back on the Island for a while...
There might be a new lead to the translation of ancient underground Indian writings!

Friday, 19 March 2004

SKP on the radio

On Saturday the 20th a short interview about our project will be broadcasted on the National Radio1 and this in the framework of the International Day of the Water. You can listen to the interview the week after on the website of Radio1 (in Dutch only, sorry guys!).
We are making plans for publications. A complete report about our last 5 expeditions, with in depth information, should be ready at the end of this year. If people want to participate during a next field trip, feel free to apply by filling out our contact form!

Sunday, 15 February 2004

Soqotran Cave Database is forming...

At the moment we are taking a closer look at the topographical cave maps and scanned in pictures. A substantial Soqotran Cave Database is forming...

Wednesday, 28 January 2004

Already more than 20km of cave passages...

Back from a 5th splendid SKP expedition! We crossed the border of 20km mapped Soqotran cave systems. Unfortunately it was not possible to send our reports from the island, because of technical problems. You can check out our activities on the website. The first presentation will be given at the "National Journey of Explorative Caving" in Brussels at the 31st of January.

Tuesday, 23 December 2003

Multidisciplinarity is an "in sine qua non"!

Just after the traditional turkey at Christmas eve we will leave for Soqotra. A team of 17 persons, the biggest until now, will explore and start up new research on Soqotra for 3 weeks. A preliminary geomorphological survey will be conducted, archaeological inventarisation, geochemical and biospeleological sampling, datalogger testing, eco-toerism infrastructure, sustainable development ,... and this all in and around the Soqotran karstic terrain, only recently discovered!

Friday, 28 November 2003

Period and SKP5 members are fixed!

The 13th of November we had our 2nd meeting. The period and team is fixed now. The more practical details will be discussed next month.
An interesting cooperation with a film studio is started, more information will be available soon!

Thursday, 23 October 2003

Preparing SKP5

Life start after you are married some say, well I'm ready for it, let's kick off!
The 26th a new SKP5 team met for the first time. Ruff ideas are discussed and all members try to obtain there vital leave from work. During the next two months our preparations will be intensified.