Tamm Ja' is an impressive hole that is located in the same sea, in front of the island of Tamalcab and just 5 meters from the coast. Its depth was announced in 2023 with a depth of 274,4 meters, as far as such measurement has been possible, although its discovery has only been known for a few years.
It has a structure similar to that of a cenote, given that it is located in the areas close to such finds in the country of Mexico. But this hole has a common difference, given that its waters have a marine composition and is totally submerged. We will find out more about this big hole in the following lines.
What can you know about Taam Ja'?
Tamm Ja' means “deep water” in the Mayan language and such measurements have already confirmed that it is enormously deep. Several investigations have been carried out, but the most specific one by the National Council of Humanities, Sciences and Technologies and the Public Center of the Colegio de la Frontera Sur (Ecosur), were able discover a karst structure that exceeded 420 meters below sea level. There are many stories written by a local fisherman from Quintana Roo, whose enigmatic words have drawn attention to its location and structure.
But with this data it has not yet been possible to determine the total depth of said hole. However, it is important to continue with your research, since it provides knowledge and support about any report necessary for the management of the sustainability of the area, especially in the context of the Caribbean Sea. The Marine ecosystem of this region is of great relevance, being part of the rich biodiversity found in the area.
The area where Taam Ja' is located It is a place of peaceful waters, forming part of a system of blue holes within the Manatí Sanctuary-Bahía de Chetumal State Reserve. It is recognized as one of the wells in the Mexican Caribbean, along with Xaman Ja (Northern Water), Chòch Ja (Salt Water) or Lool Ja (Water Flower).
The Taam Ja is the so-called Blue Hole
In the zone Several holes of great similarity have been discovered, but only with similar characteristics and not with as much depth. They are called blue holes, given that they are large caverns filled with seawater and have been formed on the seabed.
With the passage of time, these holes have been formed given a marine wear on a bed susceptible to erosion, dissolving the minerals in its composition, in this case calcareous rock. Over the course of many years, this hole forms, like the already known ones The Great Blue Hole of Belize and the Dean's Blue Hole of the Bahamas, which are among the best known.
Its natural structure It has the shape of a huge cone, covered with a biofilm and sediment. The mouth of the hole is spectacular, with a dimension of 151,8 meters and that covers an area greater than 13 thousand square meters. This mouth is located 5 meters below sea level, where the temperature and salinity of both areas become different.
A hole formed by a network of tunnels
The Taam Ja' is a unique hole, with an astonishing depth and where work continues to understand what their system is like. Several investigations have been done and they continue. Until what has been discovered is that it must be made up of a system of caves and tunnels, with several layers of water, with variations in temperature and even salinity.
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In one of the samples it has been discovered that the water has the same composition of the depths of the Caribbean Sea at 150 meters deep, so its tunnel system could be connected to the sea at some of its exits.
These investigations will continue with the possibility of finding new discoveries, as it could harbor new species or discover a new ecosystem, given its numerous underwater caves. The exploration of karst systems like this can offer valuable information about the natural history of the region and the importance of conservation. marine ecosystems.
A hole or cave that can be more than 500 meters deep
Another big hole is already known in the South China Sea, with a depth of 301 meters. The Taam Ja' has a depth of 420 meters, about 146 meters more than the previous one. But this information has not yet been concluded, since investigations continue.
In the expeditions the aim is to know the depth of this hole with probes that are used for its measurement, dropping said cable until where allowed, about 500 meters, but coming up short, without getting to know the real background. Only It has been determined up to 420 meters, since the curves of its walls are already at a slight angle, it only allows this information to be allowed.
Dives will continue to be made in said hole, since it shows interesting data. Divers have wanted to explore the area thoroughly, but the area is unsinkable in this way due to the pressure. An attempt will be made to continue the study with the help of underwater robots.
