Enormity 8 Big Hole in the Earth's
Earth suddenly hollow, swallow the people on it. This disaster happened in Guatemala and can be seen in the figure on the list below.
Funny thing is, of 8 holes, mostly just due to human actions. Moreover, the reason it not for mining. Today there are probably 8 we present a large hole in the earth. Either the next 5 years, it may be mines in Freeport will enter the list.
1. Mirny Diamond Mine in Siberia
This hole is a result of diamond mining. Diameter of 525 meters and a depth of 1200 meters. Also referred to as the world's largest diamond mine. Planes and helicopters are prohibited from flying over this hole, because it can be sucked into it.
2. Darvaza - Hell Hole
In 1971, geologists discovered a massive underground deposit of natural gas on this site. When digging, a whole drilling rig fell into an underground cavern. Natural gas continues to burn in this place even to this day, hence also called a door or a hell hole. Its location in Turkmenistan.
3. Kimberley, South Africa
In Kimberley, South Africa is also a hole diamond mines. The depth of 1097 meters and you know, this big hole dug by human hands manually. Before it closed in 1914 can produce up to 3000 kg of diamonds.
4. Monticello Dam - California
Form a hole in America's biggest dam allows the water reached 48,400 cubic capacity and could flow into the dam.
5. Diavik Mine - Canada
Diavik diamond mine located approximately 300 kilometers from Yellowknife in Canada. The mine produces 8 million carats (1750 kg) of diamonds per year.
6. Sinkhole-Guatemala
In 2007 a hole suddenly formed in Guatemala and swallowed about a dozen homes. This hole inside 300 feet
7. Great Blue Hole - Belize
The Great Blue Hole is drain off the coast of Belize. Location is approximately 60 miles from Belize City. Diameter of about 305 meters and 123 meters depth.
8. Well Of Chand Baori
Chand Baori Abhaneri located near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built in the 9th century. Consists of 13 levels with depths up to 100 feet.
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