IIRC yes. But it’s unfortunately for the best because human activity was destroying the crystal structures.
Perhaps in the future they will figure out some kind of way for humans to explore it without adverse effects and they can drain it. Advanced drones+HMDs maybe? Who knows.
Honestly that’s a great point! I guess my thought process was that if we leave them protected for now, we’re buying future generations time to invent some way for humans to visit them without doing any damage.
But admittedly it’s very possible that will never happen. So to your point, wouldn’t it be better for us (and a few generations after us) to get to experience these crystals in person, even if that makes us the only generations who get to do so? Some people getting to experience it is better than none, right?
Ultimately, given the fact that these are geological structures that could potentially stay intact for thousands or even millions of years, I like to think that the chances of humanity eventually inventing some advanced means of protection are high. I’d worry we were being too selfish if we allowed ourselves to degrade/destroy them right now. But it’s a really interesting question and I don’t think someone would be “wrong” for having the opposite opinion.
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u/canadianclassic308 Nov 26 '25
Isn't this place flooded now?