A bag of chips causes an environmental problem inside a cave in America

Arab Weather - Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico prohibits visitors from eating anything inside the cave except water, in order to preserve the sensitive ecosystem inside the cave.

In a Facebook post, park rangers explained that snacks like chips are strictly prohibited after a visitor dropped a bag of the snacks inside the cave, severely affecting the environment inside. The park said processed corn chips, which become soft due to the cave's humidity, create an environment conducive to the growth of microbes and fungi.

What did the bag of chips do to the cave?

The accident attracted insects such as grasshoppers, moths, spiders and flies, forming a temporary food web and transporting nutrients through the cave. The mold also spread to nearby surfaces, causing a foul odor. It took park rangers about 20 minutes to carefully remove the mold and debris from the affected surfaces. The park described the damage as “entirely avoidable” and urged visitors to preserve the environment and leave the place in better condition than they found it.

The park's website notes that eating or drinking anything other than water attracts animals to the cave and endangers the ecosystem. Visitors can access the cave via a two-kilometre flat path.

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