Tham Ngu - CM0109
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Location
This cave is best accessed from Ban Nong Khaem, It is on the north-east flank of the 1,076m peak 1km to the north of the village. The entrance is located at the foot of a steep cliff.
Description
Hydrology and Geology
The name of the cave is derived from the narrow meandering channel (the "snake") etched in the roof of the entrance chamber. This is a fine paragenetic half tube. Much of the cave contains evidence for a complete sediment fill, with good stalagmite false floors, paragenetic false floors and anastomosis. Scalloping on the passage walls indicates the cave once functioned as a resurgence.
Topographie
FARRANT, ANDREW; FLOWER, SIMON; LEE, SIMON (2001) - Grade UISv2 3-3-F
The 6 m wide entrance leads via a short section of passage to a 10 m diameter chamber. From here two passages lead off. To the southeast it terminates in a small chamber after 25 m. The passage to the southwest leads to a narrow descending rift after a stoop and short climb. Progress in this rift is prevented by high CO2. It is possible that the rift continues down, but no draught can be felt.
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Sink BSS 2000-7 - CM0129 | ||
| 1.1 | Tham Ling - CM0110 | 76 | 40 |
| 2.9 | Sink CM0261 | ||
| 3.5 | Sink CM0259 | ||
| 3.7 | Nong Cave - CM0113 | 35 | 21 |
| 3.7 | Shaft BSS 2000-6 - CM0124 | 12 | 12 |
| 3.8 | Porcupine Cave - CM0108 | 133 | 0 |
| 3.8 | Hoo Low Shaft 1 - CM0093 | ||
| 3.9 | Hoo Low Shaft 2 - CM0094 |