The Great Blue Hole in Belize

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Publié le 22 avril 2024

The Great Blue Hole is an enormous sinkhole off the coast of Belize. With a depth of 125 metres and a width of 300 metres, the hole is composed of interconnected underwater caverns with stunning formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, dripstone sheets, and columns. The area’s crystal-clear water and diverse marine life make the Great Blue Hole a scuba diver’s paradise.

The Great Blue Hole is visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 5 March 2024.Click here to view in full resolution.

The Great Blue Hole is visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 5 March 2024.
Click here to view in full resolution.

Open data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites helps monitor important marine ecosystems around the world, providing valuable information that supports their conservation and sustainable management.

Source:

Copernicus. (2024, April 14). The Great Blue Hole in Belize. Copernicus Image of the Day.