Hummanaya

The Hummanaya Blow Hole is a natural wonder that sprays a jet of sea water into the air between two giant rocks; sometimes reaching heights of over 80 – 100 feet. 

It is located in Kudawella, which is 28 km from Matara, 5 km from Dikwella and 12 km from Tangalle, in the Southern Province. Hummanaya Blowhole is the only known blowhole in Sri Lanka. It is considered to be the second largest blowhole in the world. Hummanaya refers to the noise, "hoo", that can be heard a distance away when the blowhole is active.

Hummanaya is a natural blowhole, and caused when sea water rushes through a submerged cavern and is pushed upwards. The sea water flows underneath the shore, and then comes out of this hole due to pressure. The water fountain created by the geological feature shoots up every couple of minutes, depending on the nature of the sea, with the spray often reaching as high as 25 m (82 ft) to 30 m (98 ft).

This site has now been developed as a tourist attraction, with a small visitors' information centre on marine life and a viewing platform.

Thank you very much.....

Blog by :- Hasindu Withanage

(Mu/21/015) 

(Undergraduate at University of the visual and Performing Arts) 

(Faculty of Music)

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