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Dunn's Hole

Coordinates: 18°21′43″N 77°26′51″W / 18.3620201°N 77.4474335°W / 18.3620201; -77.4474335
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Dunn's Hole
Map showing the location of Dunn's Hole
Map showing the location of Dunn's Hole
LocationTrelawny Parish, Jamaica
Coordinates18°21′43″N 77°26′51″W / 18.3620201°N 77.4474335°W / 18.3620201; -77.4474335[1]
Depth70 metres (230 ft)[1]
Length200 metres (660 ft)[1]
Entrances1
Cave surveyMarch 21, 2006
BRAC grade5D

Dunn's Hole is a large chamber cave in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica. It consists of a very large chamber approximately 200 metres long, 100 metres wide and 80 metres high, located at the bottom of a 200-metre pit.[1] It is the largest known underground chamber in Jamaica. The main chamber contains a large stalagmite approximately 8 metres high.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Stewart, R S (2006-03-31). "Dunn's Hole Cave - Field Notes". Jamaican Caves Organisation. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
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