Dunn's Hole

Dunn's Hole
Map showing the location of Dunn's Hole
Location Trelawny Parish, Jamaica
Coordinates 18°21′43″N 77°26′51″W / 18.3620201°N 77.4474335°W / 18.3620201; -77.4474335Coordinates: 18°21′43″N 77°26′51″W / 18.3620201°N 77.4474335°W / 18.3620201; -77.4474335[1]
Depth 70 metres (230 ft)[1]
Length 200 metres (660 ft)[1]
Entrances 1
Cave survey March 21, 2006
BRAC grade 5D

Dunn's Hole is a large chamber cave in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica. It consists of a very large chamber approximately 200 metres long, 100 metres wide and 80 metres high, located at the bottom of a 200 metre pit.[1] It is the largest known underground chamber in Jamaica. The main chamber contains a large stalagmite approximately 8 metres high.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Stewart, R S (2006-03-31). "Dunn's Hole Cave - Field Notes". Jamaican Caves Organisation. Retrieved 2009-09-14.

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