Luang (Tham)
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Location
Tham Luang is located in the limestone cliff that overlooks the village of Ban Xiangmouak to the west. Access requires a steep walk through the forested slope without a footpath [5158] Map sheet: E48-001 Methode: GPS
Description
DREYBRODT JOERG informations
History:The cave was used during the Vietnam war as a hiding place [4847] re-check!!!! Explo history: -- 29.12.2003 explored & surveyed to 77 m by German Lao Speleological Project 2003/2004 [5158] Cave description: Citation: Analysis: [4847]: entrance 5m x 10m wide. Entrance pasage that leads after a 4m climb toa higher level. A rock in the middle of the hall divides the cave into two parts with seperate entrances. The cave was used during the Vietnam war as a hiding place >> survey >> shown on map >>>>>>>>> re-check!!!! [5158]: The cave has an enormous portal some 30 m wide and 20 m high. However, the subsequent large fossil trunk passage ends abruptly in a number of roof chimneys after just 77 m >> survey >> shown on map Equipment: Remarks: References: [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 Unpublished Report, 20pp.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…
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | Kok Mu (Tham) | 29 | |
| 0.6 | Dok Boa (Tham) | 0 | |
| 7.5 | Din (Tham) | 0 | |
| 7.8 | Tatkeh (Tham) | 0 | |
| 7.8 | Tatkeh 2 (Tham) | 0 | |
| 7.8 | Tatkeh 3 (Tham) | 0 | |
| 9.2 | Pha (Tham) | 0 | |
| 9.2 | Bomisue (Tham) | 0 | |
| 9.6 | Phousi (Tham) | 0 |