Grotte des Emotions

Grotte des Emotions

Country:
Belgium
Site number:
1406
Area:
3.0 ha
Designation date:
24-03-2003
Coordinates:
50°24'N 05°34'E
  • Galerie Ardèche (http://users.skynet.be/avalon)
  • Salle des Douze (http://users.skynet.be/avalon)

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Grotte des Émotions.24/03/03; Région Wallone; 3 ha; 50°24'N 005°34'E. Cave of Scientific Interest. Discovered in 1995, the site is an unspoilt karst subterranean cave system, some 250m by 100m in overall extent but comprising a very complex network of chambers and passages more than 2000m long and with three main levels (45m high). It presents a great variety of karst phenomena and features that are of important scientific interest. Little is known of any flora or fauna that may be present. Access to the site is strictly regulated and only research and management activities are permitted. A special committee for the management of the cave has been established. Ramsar site no. 1406. Most recent RIS information: 2004.
Administrative region: Wallonie
National legal designation:
  • Cave of Scientific Interest
Last publication date: 01-01-2004
Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS)