The Great Blue Hole of Belize

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The Great Blue Hole, an underwater sinkhole off the coast of Belize, lies at the center of Lighthouse Reef. It was originally a limestone cave system during the last ice age and eventually flooded and then collapsed. The hole is approximately 1000 feet across and 400 feet deep. The area was made famous by Jacques Cousteau who declared it one of the top dive sites in the world. Today, people who visit The Great Blue Hole say that diving here is a unique and spectacular experience.

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