Gourie Cave

Gourie Cave
Map showing the location of Gourie Cave
Location Manchester Parish, Jamaica
Coordinates 18°11′40″N 77°30′38″W / 18.194456°N 77.5106049°W / 18.194456; -77.5106049Coordinates: 18°11′40″N 77°30′38″W / 18.194456°N 77.5106049°W / 18.194456; -77.5106049[1]
Depth 90 metres (300 ft)[1]
Length 3,505 metres (11,499 ft)[1]
Entrances 3[1]
Hazards Flood risk[1]

Gourie Cave is a large river cave in Manchester Parish in west-central Jamaica. At 3505 metres it is the longest cave known in the island.[1][2] It is liable to flooding.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stewart, R S (2007-02-16). "Gourie Cave - Field Notes". Jamaican Caves Organisation. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
  2. ↑ Van Rentergem, Guy. "Why Jamaica?". Guy Van Rentergem. Retrieved 2009-09-14.


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