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The Great Blue Hole is a large marine sinkhole off the coast of Belize. It lies near the center of Lighthouse Reef , a small atoll 70 km (43 mi) from the mainland and Belize City . The hole is circular in shape, 318 m (1,043 ft) across and 124 m (407 ft) deep.
St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park is a national park located just off the Hummingbird Highway in Cayo District of Belize, near Belmopan, the capital city. It is over 500 acres (2 km²) in area, and contains two cave systems (St. Hermans and Crystal), various natural trails, and the cool jungle pool from which the park gets its name.
Chetumal Bay contains several blue holes, most notably the Taam Ja' Blue Hole. With a depth of at least 420 metres (1,380 ft), it is the world deepest known blue hole. With a depth of at least 420 metres (1,380 ft), it is the world deepest known blue hole.
The Great Blue Hole in Belize was declared by Jacques Cousteau to be one of the top five dive sites in the world. Discovery Channel referred to it as one of the ten most amazing places on earth.
The Blue Hole is a massive sinkhole in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Belize.
The diameter of the top entrance ranges typically from 25–35 metres (82–115 ft) (Dean's Blue Hole) to 300 metres (980 ft) (Great Blue Hole in Belize). The overall largest blue hole (taking into account depth and width) is located 100 kilometers from the coast of Belize. The Great Blue Hole is a massive 300 meters wide and 125 meters deep. [5]
The Great Blue Hole is one of the most recognisable natural features in Belize. A natural monument is designated for the preservation of unique geographic features of the landscape. The designation is primarily based on a feature's high scenic value, but may also be regarded as a cultural landmark that represents or contributes to a national ...
Researchers studying sediment in Belize's Blue Hole have found that the weather may actually have been what caused the collapse of the Mayan civilization. Theories as to why a civilization as ...