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Eaglehawk Neck Blowhole

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Eaglehawk Neck Blowhole is a coastal rock formation on Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula, reached from Blowhole Road in the Tasman National Park area. Waves enlarged a natural zone of closely spaced joints in nearly horizontal Permian siltstone and sandstone, forming a cave and opening through which air and water are forced by incoming surf. The feature is part of a group of marine-eroded formations around Eaglehawk Neck, including Tasman's Arch and the Devils Kitchen, and is studied as an example of coastal erosion.

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Where is Eaglehawk Neck Blowhole?

Eaglehawk Neck Blowhole is on Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula, near Blowhole Road in the Tasman National Park area. It is a coastal rock formation shaped by wave action.

How was Eaglehawk Neck Blowhole formed?

Waves enlarged a naturally weak zone of closely spaced joints in nearly horizontal Permian siltstone and sandstone. This process formed a cave and an opening connected to the sea.

Can visitors reach Eaglehawk Neck Blowhole by road?

The formation is reached from Blowhole Road on the Tasman Peninsula. Visitors should follow local signs and stay on safe viewing areas because the coast is exposed to waves and unstable edges.

Is Eaglehawk Neck Blowhole a true geyser?

No. It is a sea cave and blowhole produced by wave pressure in coastal rock, not a geothermal feature. Spray and sound depend on the tide, swell, and weather.

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