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"underwater sinkhole" refers to a hole or depression on the ocean floor. It is created when the ground or bottom of the ocean collapses, forming a cavity that sucks in water. This phenomenon is similar to how a sinkhole on land forms, where the ground collapses into an underground cavity.
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«underwater»
«sinkhole»
Sentences with «underwater sinkhole»
- The Belize Blue Hole is the largest known underwater sinkhole in the world, at 984 feet (300 m) across and 410 feet (125 m) deep. (anywhere.com)
- The Great Blue Hole is a large underwater sinkhole off of the coast of Belize. (belizescuba.com)
- The Great Blue Hole, located in the center of the Lighthouse, is the world's largest known underwater sinkhole measuring 1000 feet in diameter and plunging to a depth of over 400 feet. (portofino.bz)
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