{"id":14646,"date":"2015-06-21T19:17:21","date_gmt":"2015-06-22T02:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yummy-wakame.com\/?p=14646"},"modified":"2015-06-21T19:17:21","modified_gmt":"2015-06-22T02:17:21","slug":"jacobs-well-one-of-the-most-dangerous-dive-spots-on-the-planet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yummy-wakame.com\/weblog\/2015\/06\/jacobs-well-one-of-the-most-dangerous-dive-spots-on-the-planet\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacob&#8217;s Well &#8211; one of the most dangerous dive spots on the planet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The largest underwater cave in Texas has been known to swallow people whole, it has also provided a nearly non-stop source of water for thousands of years. Jacob\u2019s Well is an amazing sight to see, as the water from deep within the well pools out into a natural spring that runs off into Cypress Creek.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthporm.com\/jacobs-well-texas-dangerous-diving-spot\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14647\" src=\"https:\/\/yummy-wakame.com\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jacobs-well-texas.jpg\" alt=\"Jumping into Jacob's Well, Texas\" width=\"790\" height=\"475\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[youtube]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wL_87WRvusE[\/youtube]<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->As you jump in, it looks like you\u2019re going to fall down an endless hole, as the 13-foot opening of Jacob\u2019s well lurks beneath the water\u2019s surface.\u00a0If you do descend down the well, there are numerous chambers at various depths. The first chamber is located 30 feet from the top of the well, and it also continues another 55 feet down. Here it is bright, and wildlife and algae are present.<\/p>\n<p>Things change when you reach the second chamber, located 80 feet below the surface.\u00a0Down here divers must be aware of a certain chimney that appears to be a way out of the chamber, this \u2018fake\u2019 exit has trapped and killed at least one diver. The third chamber can be reached through an opening located in the second chamber.<\/p>\n<p>Few have had the guts to venture inside of the fourth chamber, which includes squeezing through a very narrow passageway.\u00a0The ones that have report gorgeous sights, including unmatched limestone formations packed throughout. Many inexperienced divers venture down to the chambers. Unfortunately, at least 8 have died during their explorations.<\/p>\n<p>Jacob\u2019s Well was first discovered back in 1850 by early settlers who were overjoyed at the sight of the well and all of its perfect looking blue water. Today the well is still enjoyed by many and remains full of history.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthporm.com\/jacobs-well-texas-dangerous-diving-spot\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14648\" src=\"https:\/\/yummy-wakame.com\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jacobs-well-42.jpg\" alt=\"jacobs-well-42\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The amount of water released by Jacob\u2019s Well has reduced year after year, allowing divers to reach new depths and discoveries, while also presenting a problem. In 2000, and again in 2008, water from Jacob\u2019s Well stopped flowing completely, alerting locals and conservationists that something needed to be done. No one wants the famous well to turn into \u201cJacob\u2019s Cave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In hopes of preserving Jacob\u2019s Well for future generations, one generous man created The Watershed Association. The job of this association is to spread awareness and protect Jacob\u2019s Well from developers and other unnatural harms. This same individual is donating his house as a research and education center where people can learn more about Jacob\u2019s Well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthporm.com\/jacobs-well-texas-dangerous-diving-spot\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14649\" src=\"https:\/\/yummy-wakame.com\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jacobs-well-66.jpg\" alt=\"jacobs-well-66\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Direct From:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthporm.com\/jacobs-well-texas-dangerous-diving-spot\/\" target=\"_blank\">EarthPorm\u00a0&#8211; Jacob\u2019s Well, Texas&#8217; Most Dangerous Diving Spot<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The largest underwater cave in Texas has been known to swallow people whole, it has also provided a nearly non-stop source of water for thousands of years. Jacob\u2019s Well is an amazing sight to see, as the water from deep within the well pools out into a natural spring that runs off into Cypress Creek. 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