• Journal of the Speleological Society of Korea
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• no.93
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• pp.13-25
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• 2009

This study, which includes case studies that provide information of cave tour resources, considered a variety of selected variables of the internal and external parts of caves with the expanded factors of the academic classification in caves. It uses the cluster analysis, one of the multivariate analysis techniques, and applied the results for review. As a result, public caves can present multiple classification criteria according to the factors of the surrounding area's human environment. The result, classified by the region in public caves, is derived from this study.

• Journal of the Speleological Society of Korea
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• no.84
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• pp.1-9
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• 2008

Since the existing cave type classification has no variety but was limited to the structural, genetical and dimensional classification, we need the new cave type classification. When we analyze the theoretical background of cluster analysis, the cave type can be classified in consideration of diverse variables depending on the selection of variables to use and the usability of such classification is very high. With the practical consideration on the internal environment of cave and surrounding environment, three classifications are available; first, numerical classification by the dimension and form of cave; second, classification by the use of land out of the cave and geographic features; third, classification by the feature of location related to the surrounding areas of cave.

• Journal of the Speleological Society of Korea
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• no.95
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• pp.69-75
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• 2009

Internal and external resources of Cave were classified by type. For tourists, caves are important but surrounding environment of caves is more important.