Crnopac system
Cave in Croatia
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The Crnopac system, also known as Jamski sustav Kita Gaćešina, is the longest cave system in Croatia,[1] and the entire Dinaric Alps.
| Crnopac system | |
|---|---|
| Adela, Draženova puhaljka, Kita Gaćešina, Muda Labudova, Oaza, Vlažna Mađarica | |
  Location within Croatia | |
 Interactive map of Crnopac system | |
| Location | Velebit |
| Coordinates | 44.26904°N 15.85256°E |
| Depth | 842 metres (2,762 ft) |
| Length | 67,387 metres (41.872 mi) |
| Elevation | 1,043 metres (3,422 ft) |
| Geology | Karst cave |
| Entrances | 6 |
Cadastral code | HR03054 (and others) |
History
On 8 October 2009, the Draženova puhaljka entrance was connected to the Kita Gaćešina cave as its second entrance.[2]
In August 2015, the Oaza entrance was discovered during a reconnaissance by Danijel Malenica and Stipe Tutiš.[3] This entrance was connected to the Crnopac system on 13 August 2019, as the third entrance to the system.[4]
The Vlažna Mađarica entrance was discovered in 2010. On 16 August 2024, the entrance was connected to the Crnopac system, as its sixth entrance.[5]
On 7 November 2020, the Muda Labudova cave was connected to the Crnopac system, significantly increasing its known length.[6]