Saturday, May 15, 2010

The Great Blue Hole of Belize, World’s Deepest Sea-Hole

If you ever come by near the coast of Belize, you shouldn’t miss an opportunity to visit the Great Blue Hole, one of the world’s most recognizable natural wonders. The Great Blue Hole is located in Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, about 60 miles away from Belize City. It is believed that this hole is the world’s largest sea-hole. It is about 125 meters deep and its diameter is about 300 meters wide. It has been created as a cause of sea level increase about 65,000 years ago.Its almost perfect circular shape made it very popular amongst tourists who often visit this place. This place is most attractive for scuba divers who are exploring the depths of this hole. It is known that there are a plenty of cave networks in this place. Divers are also attracted with plenty of rare animal species and forms of life which can be found only in this place.

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  1. Hello,

    The blue hole of Belize is one of those places anyone would love to travel to during their lifetime, especially those interested in scuba diving. This sinkhole is the deepest part off the Belize reef, and it's shaped as a perfect circle. It was a cave above the land level until the last ice age when it was flooded and the roof collapsed. Thanks...

    Belize Diving

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