Discovered in 1975. "Although it has been segmented by the movement of tectonic plates, the overall length of the lava tube spans a distance of 11.5 km. It is the longest and deepest known lava tube in Africa." (Wikipedia)

Located in the Chyulu Hills National Park at the edge of the Nyiri Desert.

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ⓘ Opal

1 valid mineral.

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ⓘ Opal

Formula: SiO₂ · nH₂O

References:

Forti, P., Galli, E., & Rossi, A. (2003) Minerogenesis of volcanic caves of Kenya. International Journal of Speleology, 32(1), 1.

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Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Opal	4.DA.10	SiO₂ · nH₂O

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H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Opal	SiO₂ · nH₂O
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Opal	SiO₂ · nH₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Opal	SiO₂ · nH₂O

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Wikipedia:	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan_Cave
Wikidata ID:	Q28197148

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AfricaContinent

East African Rift System (EARS)Zone (Tectonic)

African Plate

Tanzanian Eastern GranulitesOrogenic Belt

Kenya

⭔Eastern ProvinceProvince

Somali PlateTectonic Plate

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References

Forti, P., Galli, E., & Rossi, A. (2003) Minerogenesis of volcanic caves of Kenya. International Journal of Speleology, 32(1), 1.

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Regional Level Types
Leviathan Cave Cave
Chyulu Hills Group of Hills
Makueni County District
Kenya Country