Abismo Guy Collet
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| Abismo Guy Collet | |
|---|---|
| Location | Barcelos, Amazonas, Brazil |
| Depth | 671 metres (2,201 ft) |
| Discovery | 2006 |
| Geology | quartzite |
The Abismo Guy Collet (SP-090) is the deepest cave in South America, and the deepest in the world that is formed in quartzite. Located in a tepui in northern Brazil near the border with Venezuela, this cave was first explored by cavers in 2006 to a depth of 671 meters.
References
- A Ong Akakor Geographical Exploring Descobre a Caverna Mais Profunda do Mundo em Quartzito. Ayub, Soraya; 29th Brazilian Speleological Congress, June 2007
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