Avenc de la Serra del Mas
An 11-metre-deep pit in Vallirana, with two entrances, one opened with explosives to extract sparry calcite.
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Avenc de la Serra del Mas
An 11-metre-deep pit in Vallirana, with two entrances, one opened with explosives to extract sparry calcite.
Vallirana · Baix Llobregat
Length: 18 m · Depth: 11 m
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An 11-metre-deep pit in Vallirana, with two entrances, one opened with explosives to extract sparry calcite.
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Description
Morphology
It has two entrances. One of them was opened with explosives to extract “sparry calcite”. The other entrance gives access to a ramp covered by a stalagmitic flowstone. At the base, a narrow 5-metre pit that had to be cleared ends in a small chamber.
Speleothems
The other entrance gives access to a ramp covered by a stalagmitic flowstone.
Progression
The other entrance gives access to a ramp covered by a stalagmitic flowstone. At the base, a narrow 5-metre pit that had to be cleared ends in a small chamber.
History
The first exploration was carried out by the GE Badalona.
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Bibliography
- Lloret Prieto, Jordi. (1979).-Catálogo Espeleológico del Pla d' Ardenya. (Tomo 1):1-106. Barcelona.
- Miret, F.- Cuenca,J. (1973).-“Recientes prospecciones realizadas por el GEB en la zona de Ordal”. Cavernas (18): 20-25. Badalona.
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