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Albania 1995
This expedition was to the north east of Albania, close to the border of Montenegro. Despite many logistical and security problems a cave of great potential was found. A return expedition is planned for August 2003 to further explore and survey this cave.
Full Report
 
Malaysia 1996
The 96 expedition was to Perlis in the north west of West Malaysia close to the Thai border. Many mines and caves, including river caves were explored and surveyed.
Full Report
 
Malaysia 1998
This was a return trip to the perlis area to further explore and survey a resurgence which was flooded on the previous expedition. The mountains to the north of the resurgence were also explored and several further caves were found
Full Report
 
Madagascar 1999
Originally planned to explore the Kelifely area of north west Madagascar. However, due to the insecurity of the area, cause by bandits, the expedition was diverted at the last minute to an area south called the Trishbina Gorge. Approximately 1000m of cave passage was found and surveyed
Full Report Including Pictures (2)
 
THAILAND & MALAYSIA - 26th December 2000 to 14 January 2001
Four members of ACG accompanied by Liz Price who lives in Kuala Lumpur and Helmut Steiner from Germany travelled to both Thailand and Malaysia to locate, survey and photograph undocumented caves. The majority of cave exploration was carried out in the far south of Thailand where some 1.5km of caves were explored. After the surveys were drawn it was determined that Tham Phuphapet (Diamond Cliff Cave) boasted the 16th largest chamber in the world with a circumference of 1.3km
Full Report including Photos and Maps.
 
Turkey 2001 and 2002
These expeditions were to the north of Kemer on the south coast of Turkey. One main cave was found but was blocked by a sump. 2002's expedition was to push beyond the sump however due to heavy rains the water levels were higher than the previous year