In 1996 there were three main expeditions. Lancaster University Speleological Society (LUSS) continued work in Ceuva del Entre Cuetos, the Spanish Interclub colloboration investigated caves in Vegas de Andara and a combined South Wales Caving Club (SWCC) and Mendip Caving Group (MCG) made some minor discoveries in Cueva del Nacimiento.
Tresviso 1996 (LUSS)
Abstract
Exploration of Cueva del Entre Cuetos continues and some minor exploration around the Tresviso area.
Summary
- Cueva del Entre Cuetos was extended past the previous limit to a small draughting chamber (-110m)
Members
| Name | Club | Nationality | Year | ExpedName |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Cousins | Lancaster University Speleological Society | UK | 1996 | Tresviso 1996 |
| Helen Hamilton | Lancaster University Speleological Society | UK | 1996 | Tresviso 1996 |
| Joena Peuleve | Lancaster University Speleological Society | UK | 1996 | Tresviso 1996 |
| Neil Turton | Lancaster University Speleological Society | UK | 1996 | Tresviso 1996 |
| Phil Walker | Lancaster University Speleological Society | UK | 1996 | Tresviso 1996 |
| Sean Collins | Lancaster University Speleological Society | UK | 1996 | Tresviso 1996 |
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Campana Bejes 1996 (Interclub)
Abstract
Continuation of the Interclub work in the Samelar area, surveying in Molino Canal and investigation of Sistema Sara.
Summary
- >60 sites (both new and old) re-catalogued with GPS co-ordinates
- Cueva del Molino Canal survey finished
- S4 exploration continued
Members
| Name | Club | Nationality | Year | ExpedName |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Molina López | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Alberto Galindo Leal | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Alicia Vich Saez | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Ana Dolores Fuentes Cavero | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Antonio Bieyto Rodriguez | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Antonio Cremades Pérez | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Carlos Serrano Martinez | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| David Jaramillo Blasco | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Fernando Blanco Prieto | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Fernando de la Fuente Moreno | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Gema Oliver Martínez | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Isabel Lorenzo Díaz | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Javier Martín Aljíbez | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Jorge García Martínez | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| José González Villalba | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| José Mª Domínguez Álvarez | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| José Manuel Pascual Martín | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Juan Alberto Martín Otero | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Juan Carlos Jiménez Andrés | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Juan Carlos Lama Sánchez | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Juan Carlos López Casas | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Luis Antonio de Arizmendi Garillete | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Luis Fernando Estrada Sánchez | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Manuel Calzado Rodríguez | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| María Cristina Serrano Martínez | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| María Cristina Serrano Martínez | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Miguel Ángel Ruiz Rodríguez | Asociación Deportiva KAMI | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
| Ricardo Uña Marín | GE Flash | ES | 1996 | Campana Bejes 1996 |
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Agua 1996 (SWCC / MCG)
Abstract
Two trips, February and again in July, including a combined club effort to dive the Road to Certain Death sump in Cueva del Nacimiento and other leads.
Summary
The February attempt to dive the Road to Certain Death, in Cueva del Nacimiento was thwarted by high water levels. Day Off Series discovered in summer trip.
Members
| Name | Club | Nationality | Year | ExpedName |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dom Wade | South Wales Caving Club | UK | 1996 | Agua 96 |
| Gavin Newman | South Wales Caving Club | UK | 1996 | Agua 96 |
| Joan Goddard | Mendip Cave Group | UK | 1996 | Agua 96 |
| Joe Frampton | Mendip Cave Group | UK | 1996 | Agua 96 |
| Julie Hesketh | Mendip Cave Group | UK | 1996 | Agua 96 |
| Martin Rowe | Mendip Cave Group | UK | 1996 | Agua 96 |
| Pat Hall | South Wales Caving Club | UK | 1996 | Agua 96 |
| Richard Carey | Mendip Cave Group | UK | 1996 | Agua 96 |
| Tim Francis | Mendip Cave Group | UK | 1996 | Agua 96 |
| Yvonne Rowe | Mendip Cave Group | UK | 1996 | Agua 96 |