The discovery and exploration of Hang Son Doong

Authors

  • H. Limbert British Cave Research Association (BCRA)
  • D. Limbert British Cave Research Association (BCRA)
  • N. Hieu Faculty of Geography, Hanoi University of Science
  • V. V. Phái Faculty of Geography, Hanoi University of Science
  • D. Kinh Bac Faculty of Geography, Hanoi University of Science
  • T. H. Phuong Faculty of Geography, Hanoi University of Science
  • D. Granger Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21701/bolgeomin.127.1.011

Keywords:

British cavers, cave, Hang Son Doong, limestone, Vietnam

Abstract


Hang Son Doong is located in the Phong Nha Ke Bang Limestone Massif in Quang Binh Province, Central Vietnam. Cave exploration by British cavers has been continuous in this area since 1990. Hang Son Doong is part of the Phong Nha Cave system which runs from the southern end of the National Park near the Lao border to the final resurgence at Phong Nha Cave.

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2016-03-30

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Limbert, H., Limbert, D., Hieu, N., Phái, V. V., Kinh Bac, D., Phuong, T. H., & Granger, D. (2016). The discovery and exploration of Hang Son Doong. Boletín Geológico Y Minero, 127(1), 165–176. https://doi.org/10.21701/bolgeomin.127.1.011

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Vol. 127 No. 1 (2016)

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