Lechuguilla Cave
🇺🇸United States
Lechuguilla Cave, located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico, USA, is a limestone cave known for its extensive length and depth. Discovered in 1986, it stretches over 222 kilometers and descends 489 meters, making it one of the longest and deepest caves in the world.
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The cave is noted for its unique geology, featuring rare formations such as gypsum chandeliers and sulfur deposits. It is not open to the general public to preserve its delicate environment, but scientific research is conducted. Access is highly restricted and requires special permits. The cave's formation is attributed to sulfuric acid dissolution, differing from typical carbonic acid processes in caves.