PASSU ISLAND CAVE no. 1
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Description
Three caves of unknown dimensions are developed in what appears to represent relics of a Quaternary terrace consisting of conglomerates (consolidated fluvial deposits) that form a small island in the Hunza river at Pasu / Passu (note 1). Access via a long spit of sand and gravel is easiest during low water conditions in summer (BROOKS, S J 1993c: 3, 1994c: 14).Three caves of unknown dimensions are developed in what appears to represent relics of a Quaternary terrace consisting of conglomerates (consolidated fluvial deposits) that form a small island in the Hunza river at Pasu / Passu (note 1). Access via a long spit of sand and gravel is easiest during low water conditions in summer (BROOKS, S J 1993c: 3, 1994c: 14).
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1990.07.15 - 08.03: Simon J. Brooks, assisted by seven members of the OCC (Orpheus Caving Club, Derbyshire, UK) commenced spotting the entrance. 1993.07: Simon J. Brooks, Jennifer 'Jenni' or 'Jenny' A. Brooks, Helen Harper, Rob Harper and Christopher Smart continued spotting the entrance.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | PASSU ISLAND CAVE no. 2 | ||
| 0.0 | PASSU ISLAND CAVE no. 3 | ||
| 0.9 | KILPIT BOU (Brooks 1994) | ||
| 1.8 | SUGHU BOU | ||
| 6.4 | JURJURAI BOE | ||
| 8.7 | Murdar Westie Bou (Brooks 1994) | ||
| 9.7 | SHIMSHAL (Grotta nella) | ||
| 13.9 | MINDLICH WINGUS YOTHH | ||
| 13.9 | SHANOZ SHADOWS |