GC26G3K Langkawi - Kuari Sungai Itau (Earthcache) in Malaysia created by LtThomson

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GC26G3K ▼

A cache by LtThomson Message this owner

Hidden : 4/10/2010

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Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Langkawi, a cluster of 99 islands covering an area of 10,000 hectares, has been declared a geopark by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) on June 1st, 2007.

With the recognition, Langkawi joined the Global Geoparks network of 52 geoparks worldwide.

The cache:
Start your mission by the coordinates N 06*24.824 and E 099*49.448. Here you'll find a plate with some information.

Exposed at this quarry is rock of the Singa Formation, consisting of interbedded sandstone and mudstone with several thin layers of calcareous rocks. The mudstone unit is occasionally pebbly. There is a sandstone bed very rich in Early Permian (280 million years old) brachiopod and bryozoan fossils.

For a log you have to answer the following question. A picture of you near the location will be nice, but it is only optional.

1. Answer this question and send your detail information to my geocaching e-mail address: Where were the Lankawi Islands once located?

Optional: Take a picture with you and your GPS in front of the waterfall at the cache-coordinates. Be carefully, it's a exertive walk with many steps and a terrific goal.

Send me your complete solutions to my geocaching address and write your log.

Have a lot of fun and enjoy your day at this amazing nature.

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