VERY ROUGH DRAFT: Blue Holes, their origins and importance

This discussion topic submitted by Jana Farrell ( farrelj1@muohio.edu) at 6:02 pm on 3/21/01. Additions were last made on Saturday, May 4, 2002.


Blue holes occur as a result of the karst environment found in the Bahamas. Mystery and wonder have surrounded blue holes for years and have made them popular diving sights because of the rich environment they produce. I plan on exploring the formation of blue holes and the ecosystems they provide.


Outline (A VERY ROUGH DRAFT OF ONE!):

Geological processes
Karst environment
Different types
Inland
Oceanic
Banana holes
Tidal impacts on blue holes
Ecosystems found in blue holes


References:

Belleville, Bill. 1994. "Inside a Blue Hole." Sea Frontiers. Vol. 40, No. 4, pp 34-38.

Burkeen, Bernice and John Mylroie. 1992. "Bahamian Blue Holes: Description and Definition." NSS Bulletin. Vol. 54, No. 2, pp 92-93.

Mylroie, John E. and James L. Carew. 1995. "Geology and Karst Geomorphology of San Salvador Island, Bahamas." Carbonates and Evaporites. Vol. 10, No. 2, pp 193-206.

Mylroie, John E.; James L. Carew; and Audra I. Moore. 1995. "Blue Holes: Definition and Genesis." Carbonates and Evaporites. Vol. 10, No. 2, pp 225-233.

Palmer, Robert. 1989. Deep Into Blue Holes. Campbridge University Press, Cambridge.


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