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Gourie Cave

Coordinates: 18°11′40″N 77°30′38″W / 18.194456°N 77.5106049°W / 18.194456; -77.5106049
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Gourie Cave
Map showing the location of Gourie Cave
Map showing the location of Gourie Cave
LocationManchester Parish, Jamaica
Coordinates18°11′40″N 77°30′38″W / 18.194456°N 77.5106049°W / 18.194456; -77.5106049[1]
Depth90 metres (300 ft)[1]
Length3,505 metres (11,499 ft)[1]
Entrances3[1]
HazardsFlood risk[1]

Gourie Cave is a large river cave in Manchester Parish in west-central Jamaica. At 3505 meters it is the longest cave known in the island.[1][2] It is susceptible to flooding.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Stewart, R S (2007-02-16). "Gourie Cave - Field Notes". Jamaican Caves Organisation. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
  2. ^ Van Rentergem, Guy. "Why Jamaica?". Archived from the original on 2009-05-27. Retrieved 2009-09-14.