+fatblokecaver Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I recently visited a place in Turkey and would like to make it into an earth cache to encourage more people to visit the remote ruins. The trouble is, that when I try to work out 'what type of cache is it' on the input page there is no specific earth cache heading. Do I just place it as a mystery cache or do I have to re join as a premium member? Any ideas? FBC Quote Link to comment
+DesG Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Visit http://www.earthcache.org/ and use the submittal form. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Listings for Earth caches are dealt with by EarthCache.org Please see half way down this page: Cache Listing requirements / guidelines. MrsB Edited August 19, 2009 by The Blorenges Quote Link to comment
+adsandco Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 You'll find the submittal form on www.earthcache.org You will need to provide various supporting info over and above a usual listing. If successful geoaware creates the listing and its then adopted over to you. Theres more info on the earthcache forum. Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yes, wot they said, plus you will be asked to give very clear evidence of permission. Quote Link to comment
+Haggis Hunter Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yes, wot they said, plus you will be asked to give very clear evidence of permission. Not necessarily! I think this rule is there for US law and not world wide. I have 3 earthcaches, and stated for each of them that they are open to the public and don't require permission to enter the land. Geoaware has been happy with this each time. Given the OP's cache is going to be in Turkey I suggest that the permission part is looked into though. They are after all virtual caches and permission is solely about trespassing and not placement of a container. Quote Link to comment
+fatblokecaver Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks for your pointers folks. I have entered all the details needed and am waiting to see if I have got it right. If it gets published it will be happy visiting to some interesting ruins in Turkey. FBC Quote Link to comment
+Teuchters Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 A quote from the Earthcache site: An EarthCache site is a special place that people can visit to learn about a unique geoscience feature or aspect of our Earth. Visitors to EarthCache sites can see how our planet has been shaped by geological processes, how we manage the resources and how scientists gather evidence to learn about the Earth. In other words, the Earthcache should take the visitor to see a natural aspect of the Earth - fossils, landforms, volcanoes, cliffs etc and should not be about buildings or "ruins" as the OP has said? Quote Link to comment
+Haggis Hunter Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 A quote from the Earthcache site: An EarthCache site is a special place that people can visit to learn about a unique geoscience feature or aspect of our Earth. Visitors to EarthCache sites can see how our planet has been shaped by geological processes, how we manage the resources and how scientists gather evidence to learn about the Earth. In other words, the Earthcache should take the visitor to see a natural aspect of the Earth - fossils, landforms, volcanoes, cliffs etc and should not be about buildings or "ruins" as the OP has said? He'll never let me forget this, but I have to agree with what Nick has said!! Quote Link to comment
+fatblokecaver Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 It got bounced. Although the site was primarily about the ruins - the effect of many earthquakes can been seen throughout the area and it did have a good example of a MASSIVE sundial. Not to worry there will be others. FBC Quote Link to comment
+Alibags Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 A quote from the Earthcache site: An EarthCache site is a special place that people can visit to learn about a unique geoscience feature or aspect of our Earth. Visitors to EarthCache sites can see how our planet has been shaped by geological processes, how we manage the resources and how scientists gather evidence to learn about the Earth. In other words, the Earthcache should take the visitor to see a natural aspect of the Earth - fossils, landforms, volcanoes, cliffs etc and should not be about buildings or "ruins" as the OP has said? Not true, I can think of several earthcaches which are at archaeological sites rather than geological sites. I think 'ancient' is the key here. Quote Link to comment
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