Caving vs. Spelunking

Cavingnoun

The recreational sport of exploring caves.

Cavingnoun

An act of collapsing or caving in.

Caving

Caving – also known as spelunking in the United States and Canada and potholing in the United Kingdom and Ireland – is the recreational pastime of exploring wild cave systems (as distinguished from show caves). In contrast, speleology is the scientific study of caves and the cave environment.The challenges involved in caving vary according to the cave being visited; in addition to the total absence of light beyond the entrance, negotiating pitches, squeezes, and water hazards can be difficult.

Spelunkingnoun

The practice or hobby of exploring underground caverns.