Devil's Bath facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Devil's Bath |
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Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
Depth | 44 metres (144 ft) |
Elevation | 90 metres (300 ft) |
Geology | Karst |
Hazards | Floating debris |
Access | None |
Devil's Bath is a large cenote located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. With a depth of 44 metres (144 ft) and a circumference of 359 metres (1,178 ft), it is considered one of the largest cenotes in Canada.
Geology
Devil's Bath is hydrologically connected to the Benson River through a series of underground passages 80 metres (260 ft) below the water table. This connection maintains the presence of water within the sinkhole.
Access
Devil's Bath is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southeast of Port Alice along Alice Lake Road in a forested area owned by Western Forest Products Inc. Access to the cenote itself is restricted by the forest growth and the steep terrain leading to the edge of the cenote.
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