Wangngu Leum (Tham)
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Location
The small cave is situated in a limestone cliff at the level of the Nam Khan River [5158] Map sheet: E48-001 Methode: GPS
Description
DREYBRODT JOERG informations
History: Explo history: -- 07.01.2004 explored and surveyed to 22 m by German Lao Speleological Project 2003/2004 [5158] Cave description: Citation: Analysis: [5158]: The small cave is situated in a limestone cliff at the level of the Nam Khan River. In January 2004, a small resurgence with a flow of about 0.1 l/sec. joined the Nam Khan River from the cave. A narrow but about 4 m high fissure leads towards the NW. At its end it is possible to climb up to a small room on a higher level >> survey >> shown in map Equipment: During the Monsoon the cave is completely flooded. The locals are reluctant to enter the cave because snakes are reported [5158] Remarks: References: [4846]: Dreybrodt, J. & Laumanns, M. 2003: Der unbekannte Norden von Laos - Ergebnisse eines Erkundungsprojekts. Mitt. Verb. Dt. Höhlen- und Karstforsch. 49 (2): 38-41. [4847]: Dreybrodt, J. & Laumanns, M. 2003: Northern Laos Christmas 2002. Expedition to Muang Ngoy & Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. Unpublished Report, 20pp. [5158]: Dreybrodt, J. & Laumanns, M. (eds.) 2005: The unknown North of Laos (Karst and Caves of the Provinces Luang Phrabang and Luang Nam Tha). Berliner Höhlenkundliche Berichte 16. 105 pp & Annex. [5493]: Zillig, W. 2005: Laos 2003-04. URL: www.student.kuleuven.ac.be/~s0167070/expeditions/l…
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| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | Kengkong (Tham) | 0 | |
| 13.0 | Makham (Tham) | 0 | |
| 13.7 | Long Kout (Tham) | 0 | |
| 14.9 | Nguen (Tham) | 0 | |
| 15.8 | Bouk Xang (Tham) | 0 | |
| 17.6 | Dok Boa (Tham) | 0 | |
| 17.6 | Luang (Tham) | 0 | |
| 17.8 | Kok Mu (Tham) | 29 | |
| 19.2 | Loum (Tham) | 16 |