| Lechuguilla Cave | |
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 Largest known gypsum stalactites, Chandelier Ballroom (human at bottom gives scale) | |
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| Location | Eddy County, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Carlsbad |
| Coordinates | 32°11′26″N 104°30′11″W |
| Length | 138.3 mi (222.6 km) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
At 150.4 miles (242.0 km), Lechuguilla Cave is the eighth-longest explored cave in the world[1] and the second deepest (1,604 feet or 489 meters) in the continental United States.[2] It is most famous for its unusual geology, rare formations, and pristine condition.
The cave is named for the canyon through which it is entered, which is named for Agave lechuguilla, a species of plant found there.[3] Lechuguilla is in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico. Access to the cave is limited to approved scientific researchers, survey and exploration teams, and National Park Service management-related trips.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lechuguilla_Cave
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