Gourie Cave

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]

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[1]
Depth90 metres (300 ft)[1]
Length3,505 metres (11,499 ft)[1]
Entrances3[1]
HazardsFlood risk[1]

See also

References
  1. Stewart, R S (2007-02-16). "Gourie Cave - Field Notes". Jamaican Caves Organisation. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
  2. Van Rentergem, Guy. "Why Jamaica?". Guy Van Rentergem. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
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