Blue holes

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological formation
gptkbp:canBe Marine
Inland
gptkbp:characterizedBy Steep walls
Circular shape
Deep underwater sinkholes
gptkbp:contains Unique ecosystems
Low oxygen zones
Rare microbial life
gptkbp:depthRange Tens to hundreds of meters
gptkbp:formedBy Karst processes
Limestone dissolution
gptkbp:foundIn Oceans
Inland lakes
Lagoons
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blue holes
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Great_Blue_Hole
gptkb:Dean's_Blue_Hole
gptkb:Dragon_Hole
Blue Hole (Dahab)
gptkbp:popularFor Scientific research
Scuba diving
Freediving
gptkbp:riskFactor Diving accidents
Strong currents
Sudden depth changes
gptkbp:waterSource Freshwater
Saltwater
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lusca
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7