TYRNGE (Krem)

Herbert Daniel Gebauer - 06/01/2018

An estimated 20 m deep collapse doline (estimated 30 by 20 m wide at surface) is characterised by vertical walls embracing a base covered with vegetation. The pothole is, as far as can be seen from the edge of it, developed entirely in sandstone and appears to be a collapse feature not associated with surface drainage. ETYMOLOGY: According to Chapman & Brooks (2000.02.20 Mss -Krem Tyrnge (type of tree)- dated 20|2|2000) Krem Tyrnge is named after a type of tree called Tyrnge that grows nearby. There seems to exist no Khasi tree named -dieng tynge- (SINGH, N 1906: 69) or a word like -tyrnge- (SINGH, N 1906: 241), only the noun -u tyrkhang- or a fern and the adjective -tyrkhong- meaning dried, withered (SINGH, N 1906: 240). SITUATION: Some 20 walking minutes (about a kilometre) approximately north-west from Umthe village (note 1) and above (the river) Wah Ryngo. To reach the doline, take a path to the approximate west-north-west (300°). In February 2000 the shaft was some 50 m inside jugle / forest. PROSPECTS: A hole (0.15 by 0.5 m) at the lowest point gives view of small passage. CAVE CLIMATE: Chapman & Brooks (2000.02.20 Mss) decided the absence of air currents and recorded No air draught was present on 20 February 2000.gle / forest. PROSPECTS: A hole (0.15 by 0.5 m) at the lowest point gives view of small passage. CAVE CLIMATE: Chapman & Brooks (2000.02.20 Mss) decided the absence of air currents and recorded No air draught was present on 20 February 2000.