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If you’re planning a lava tube expedition in California, there are several important things to bear in mind. First of all, note that even on sunny days with 90 degree weather, the air inside the caves is always quite cold. Temperatures rarely go above 40 in the lava tubes, so you’ll need to pack some coats and layered clothing to keep warm. Strong footwear is essential too as the caves can often have slippery surfaces.
You might need to bend down or even crawl in certain locations, so covering up with jeans and jackets is a good idea to avoid any accidental scrapes or cuts on the rocky walls and floors, and don’t forget to bring flashlights as it can get very dark inside a lava tube.
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