PASSU ISLAND CAVE no. 2
(ہنزہ - PK)
36.466700,74.900000
36.466700,74.900000
Description
A second of three caves of unknown dimensions occurs in conglomerates (probably Quaternary fluvial deposits) forming an island embraced by braided channels at the confluence of the Shimshal River and Hunza River northwest Pasu / Passu (BROOKS, S J 1993c: 3, 1994c: 13).
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1990.07.15 - 08.03: Simon J. Brooks and seven members of 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 M. Smart continued spotting the entrance.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | PASSU ISLAND CAVE no. 1 | ||
| 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 |