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Durness, Sutherland.
| NGR: | NC 4198 6745 |
| WGS84: | 58.56627, -4.71847 |
| Length: | 15 m |
| Vert. Range: | 4 m |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Sailmhor Fm dolostone |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | main |
A normally-submerged marine tube passage with a low main entrance in the intertidal zone (deep rock pool at mouth needs crossed even at low tide). Midway along the passage is a shaft that leads up to to a supratidal pothole entrance in the rocky platform on the eastern side of the Geodha Smoo (rope required for entry).
Alternative Names: Smoo Geo Cave 1, Smoo Kazoo
Notes: First dived / recorded by S. Brooks & F. Simpson (GSG) in May 2001. Measured by I. Greig without need for diving equipment during v.low spring tide in April '24 .
Cave name derived from Old Norse word flóð, meaning flood/high-tide (although the chimney flue-like nature of the pothole section makes for a convenient double-meaning).
Hydrographic Feeds: Geodha Smoo
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This entry was last updated: 2024-08-24 05:55:36
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