Grotto (The)
Shire of Christmas Island (AU)
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Longueur 20m Profondeur 0m
Description
Photo
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Short description
A small, picturesque 20 meters length cave. The cave featured on a $3.00 stamp issued by Christmas Island on 9 May 2023. The Grotto and Freshwater Cave are the most frequently visited by local people as swimming holes and social gathering destinations, particularly The Grotto. Sources : * mindat.org > The Grotto, Christmas Island, Australia : www.mindat.org/loc-435541.html * Paul D. Meek, "The History of Christmas Island and the Management of its Karst Features", in Helictite (2001) 37(2): pp. 31-36. : helictite.caves.org.au/pdf1/37.2.Meek.pdf
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1630.2 | Liang Bua (Grotte de) [Hobbit Cave] | 50 | |
| 1654.9 | Bulu Sipong 4 (Leang) | ||
| 1818.4 | Niah Cave | ||
| 1831.6 | Gua Kambing | 4810 | 93 |
| 1840.2 | Lubang Apil | 146 | 9 |
| 1841.5 | Gua Huarto | 54 | 0 |
| 1851.4 | Lubang Pelangas | ||
| 1852.1 | Lubang Gibut | ||
| 1852.1 | Lubang Gibut 2 |