World’s Largest Cave

By John Farrier in Science & Tech on Jul 27, 2009 at 12:25 pm

Researchers have found in Vietnam what they believe to be the world’s largest cave:

By contrast, explorers walked 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) into Son Doong, in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, before being blocked by seasonal floodwaters—and they think that the passage is even longer.

In addition, for a couple of miles Son Doong reaches more than 460-by-460 feet (140-by-140 meters), said Adam Spillane, a member of the British Cave Research Association expedition that explored the massive cavern.

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Tags: Adam Spillane, cave, Son Doong, vietnam

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Johnny Cat
Jul 27th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Cool that they did measurements with lasers, so as to avoid tromping around all over the pristine cave floor.
JimRL
Jul 27th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
That is awesome! would love to visit it, if it were possible.
Pete
Jul 27th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Awesome, I’d also like to see that when I visit Vietnam. If I ever do.
Johnny Cat
Jul 27th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
If you’re ever near Tucson, be sure to (try) to see Kartchner Caverns. The Throne Room is awesome, although dwarfed by this beauty.
Video Game Dork
Jul 28th, 2009 at 3:14 am
Just for the sheer absurdity, I’d love to throw a hot dog into it.
Kalel
Jul 28th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
This is how ‘Rhodan’ began, isn’t it?

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