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The Great Stalactite. The cave's most notable feature is the Great Stalactite. [3] This is one of the world's longest known free-hanging stalactites, reported to be 7.3 m (24 ft) in length. [4] This figure is a matter of some confusion, however, as it is also variously described as being 11 m, 6.2 m and 6.54 m. [5]
A stalactite (UK: / ˈ s t æ l ə k ˌ t aɪ t /, US: / s t ə ˈ l æ k t aɪ t /; from Ancient Greek σταλακτός (stalaktós) 'dripping', from σταλάσσειν (stalássein) 'to drip') [1] is a mineral formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs, or man-made structures such as bridges and mines.
Jeita is the longest cave complex in the Middle East; [23] it sits at 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level and has a height difference of 305 metres (1,001 ft). [8] Geologically, the caves provide a tunnel or escape route for the underground river, which is the principal source of Nahr al-Kalb. [15] [16]
This list of longest caves includes caves in which the combined length of documented passageways exceeds 100 kilometres (62 mi). In some of these caves, passageways ...
The measured total length of the cave is 2185 meters, the part of the cave open to sightseeing is 360 meters long. [4] The largest stalactite in the cave, which is mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records, has a height of more than 4 meters and is 2 meters thick at the bottom. Its estimated age is about 135000 years.
This list of longest caves by country includes the longest-known natural cave per country. To be listed, the caves must have been surveyed to cave surveying standards , and the results published in reliable sources.
A large stalactite, nicknamed "Martel's" by show cave staff, [35] was damaged by vandals before the attraction opened. The cutting of turf has led to damage in the area. Extensive drainage in parts of the bog has damaged the bog's ability to retain water, resulting in flooding and abnormally high water levels in the caves downstream. [36]
It contains 198.92 km² (of which 39.22 km² are under increased protection). It has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1995. The largest stalactite cave of Europe is situated in this area: the Baradla Cave (26 km long, of which 8 km is in Slovakia, known under the name of Domica).