Mouth Maze Cave
18°18′30″N 77°34′29″W / 18.3084056°N 77.574833°W / 18.3084056; -77.574833[1]Depth 10 metres (33 ft)[2] Length 3,118 metres (10,230 ft)[2] Entrances 2[1] List of
entrances Main 18°18′29″N 77°34′26″W / 18.308°N 77.574°W / 18.308; -77.574
Lighthole18°18′32″N 77°34′34″W / 18.309°N 77.576°W / 18.309; -77.576 Hazards Flood risk. Labyrinth.
entrances
Lighthole18°18′32″N 77°34′34″W / 18.309°N 77.576°W / 18.309; -77.576
Mouth Maze Cave is a large, labyrinthine river cave in Trelawny, Jamaica. It is the only exit of the Mouth River from a small valley which, during intense rainfall, becomes flooded as the flow backs up.[1] Because of this it can only safely be visited in very dry periods.[1]
Natural history
The cave contains many invertebrates including, post hurricane Ivan, a termite nest.[1]
See also
- List of caves in Jamaica
- Jamaican Caves Organisation
References
- ^ a b c d e Stewart, R S (2007-02-16). "Mouth Maze Cave - Field Notes". Jamaican Caves Organisation. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- ^ a b Fincham, Alan G (1997). Jamaica Underground (2nd ed.). ISBN 976-640-036-9.
External links
- Aerial view.
- Mouth Maze Cave - Jamaican Caves Organisation
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