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UPSC CSE EXAM ✅ PRELIMS™ UPSC UPSC UPSC UPSC UPSC UPSC Current Affairs BPSC MPPSC UPPSC CAPF RAS IAS
February 3, 2025 at 08:00 AM
🔆 Blue Holes: Nature’s Mysterious Sinkholes 📍 What is a Blue Hole? ✅ Blue holes are vertical, water-filled sinkholes found in coastal regions, formed when soluble rocks like limestone, marble, or gypsum collapse after being dissolved by surface water. ✅ Famous examples include: Dean's Blue Hole, Bahamas. Dahab Blue Hole, Egypt. Great Blue Hole, Belize. 📍 About Taam Ja' Blue Hole ✅ Located in Chetumal Bay, off the southeast coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. ✅ Holds the title of the deepest known underwater sinkhole, extending at least 1,380 feet (420 meters) below sea level. ✅ Scientists believe it may be connected to a complex network of submarine caves and tunnels. 📍 Significance of Blue Holes ✅ Provide insight into geological processes and marine ecosystems. ✅ Act as time capsules, preserving ancient fossils and climate data. ✅ Offer opportunities for scientific exploration and discovery. #geography
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