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Avenc de l'Esquirolet

Avenc de l'Esquirolet

Small pit 8 metres deep near the bottom of the Lledoner (Ordal), discovered in 1972 and explored in 1978.

Vallirana • Baix Llobregat 10m 8m

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Avenc de l'Esquirolet

Small pit 8 metres deep near the bottom of the Lledoner (Ordal), discovered in 1972 and explored in 1978.

Vallirana · Baix Llobregat

Length: 10 m · Depth: 8 m

Updated record

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Main entrance reference 41.378439, 1.877532 UTM 31 · 406233 4581580
Topographic map of the main entrance
Main entrance · ICGC topographic map

Small pit 8 metres deep near the bottom of the Lledoner (Ordal), discovered in 1972 and explored in 1978.

Characteristics

Location

From the Avenc dels Geòlegs, follow the track 40 metres further and on the left we will find a block. 15 metres away and 5 metres above the torrent bed is the pit.

Outcrop of sparry calcite at the entrance.

Map

Entrances

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  1. Avenc de l' Esquirolet

    Elevation: 422 m

    41.378439, 1.877532
    UTM 31T (ED 50) 406233 4581580
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Photos

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Description

Morphology

It consists of a shaft -8 metres deep with a regular structure, the floor being found in a descending direction and covered by clay.

History

The cavity was discovered in 1972 by S.I.V.H.N.A. (we do not know what these initials correspond to), the first exploration was carried out in 1978 by A. Asensio and C. Vallés (Centre Espeleològic Cervelló).

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Bibliography

  1. Asensio,A.;Gallofré,J.(1984).-”Notes sobre unes cavitats al massís de l'Ordal (Garraf)”. Carbonato (4):41-60. GERS-Agru. Exc. Muntanya.
  2. Rubinat, F. (1988).- “Catàleg espeleològic del massís de Garraf. Unitat septentrional Sector 12” EspeleoSie (30): 13-65. SIE-CEA. Barcelona.
  3. Rubinat Aumedes, Francesc.(2004).-“Catàleg Espeleològic del Massís de l'Ordal”. Espeleolosie (monogràfic). SIE-CE Àliga. Barcelona.
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