'Like another planet': Malham salt cave is world's longest, say researchers

Survey says cave stretches for six miles, beating Iran ’s Namakdan cave in lengthDripping with stalactites and glistening crystals made of salt, the Malham cave at the southern tip of Israel ’s Dead Sea is the world’s longest salt cave system, researchers have claimed, following a survey of its twisting and dramatic tunnels.The cavern, which extends over six miles (10km) underground, is believed to be even more extensive than Iran ’s Namakdan cave, which was previously thought to be the longest salt cave.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 28, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Peter Beaumont and agencies Tags: Israel Middle East and North Africa World news Geology Science Source Type: news