Blue Holes

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological formation
gptkbp:characterizedBy steep walls
circular shape
deep underwater sinkholes
gptkbp:depthRange up to 300 meters
gptkbp:ecosystem anoxic layers
unique marine life
gptkbp:feature stalactites and stalagmites
stratified water layers
fossil records
high hydrogen sulfide concentration
limited light penetration
vertical cave system
gptkbp:formedBy limestone dissolution
collapse of cave systems
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Bahamas
gptkb:Belize
gptkb:China
gptkb:Red_Sea
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blue Holes
gptkbp:importantFor gptkb:archaeological_site
paleoclimate records
biodiversity hotspots
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Great_Blue_Hole
gptkb:Dean's_Blue_Hole
gptkb:Dragon_Hole
gptkbp:popularFor scientific research
scuba diving
gptkbp:riskFactor dangerous for divers
gptkbp:studiedBy biologists
marine geologists
gptkbp:waterSource brackish water
freshwater
saltwater
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vanuatu_Islands
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5