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7 Big-Ass Holes in the Earth

Posted on 25 August 2008 by admin


These holes are not only amazing, but some of them are really terrifying! The sheer magnitude of these gaping holes reminds us of how men will scar the earth to pursue their quest for power and wealth.

#1.
Kimberley Big Hole - South Africa

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Apparently the largest ever hand-dug excavation in the world, this 1097 meter deep mine yielded over 3 tons of diamonds before being closed in 1914. More Info - Wiki Link


#2.
Glory Hole - Monticello Dam, California

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A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir. This is the 'Glory Hole' at Monticello dam, and it's the largest in the world of this type of spillway, its size enabling it to consume 14,400 cubic feet of water every second.

#3.
Bingham Canyon Mine, Utah

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This is supposedly the largest man-made excavation on earth. Extraction began in 1863 and still continues today, the pit increasing in size constantly. In its current state the hole is miles deep and 2.5 miles wide.

#4.
Great Blue Hole , Belize

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This incredible geographical phenomenon known as a blue hole is situated 60 miles off the mainland of Belize. There are numerous blue holes around the world,
but none as stunning as this one.


#5.
Mirny Diamond Mine , Siberia

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I'm pretty sure most people have seen this one. It's an absolute beast and holds the title of largest
open diamond mines in the world. At 525 meters deep, with a top diameter of 1200 meters, there's
even a no-fly zone above the hole due to a few helicopters having been sucked in.

#6.
Diavik Mine, Canada

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The mine is so huge and the area so remote that it has its own airport with a runway large enough to accommodate a Boeing 737. It looks equally cool when the surrounding water is frozen.


#7.
Sinkhole in Guatemala

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These photos are of a sinkhole that occurred early this year in Guatemala . The hole swallowed a dozen homes and killed at least 3 people.

That's all the holes we've got for you. Know of any others? Tell us about them in the comments.

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    Amazing photos.
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    i've seen some nice holes in my day, these are also very nice as well though
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    We should throw criminals and scumbag politicians in those holes!
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  • MoonliteSonata
    From what I saw, the blue hole and the sink hole were by far much more impressive than anything man created in the list... much more terrifying to think that there are things man has no control of, than a bunch of mines in the middle of nowhere, that wouldn't be supporting more than a handful of people, without the commerce that man created industry brings.
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    I have to say this is one of the coolest lists I've ever seen. I never knew what diamond mining holes looked like. Truly incredible
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    Not exactly what I expected when I read the title, but the pics are good enough, anyway.
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    There is no "Mirny Diamond Mine , Serbia"! 100% sure! No diamond mines in Serbia. You western motherfuckers and assholes - you don't know nothing about us - just fairy tales! Remember 1999? Idiots!
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    The picture origionally said Serbia.. the ORIGIONAL POSTER OF THE TOPIC fix'd it. Fool.
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    Diavik Mine of Canada is so beautiful. It look so amazing in between of water.
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    This has got to be the most awesome article I've seen on the web in a LONG TIME. I would love to see a documentary or something on Real TV called 7 Big Holes In the Earth. It's like I read this article and I want to read even more. Also, I want to know why a helicopter could get pulled into a super-large hole in the ground.
  • DIY
    That is so cool. I never even knew about these holes! Why would a helicopter get sucked in? I need to research the hole in Siberia to find out.
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    Horrible. What is up with a no fly zone over #5? What is the science of how a helicopter can be sucked inside just from flying over the top?
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    Wow.. Those holes are really amazing.. And big as well..
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    #2 is not really a big ass hole in the earth. I declare this a list of 6 big ass holes in the earth. :)
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    Thanks for the nice pics! These holes are not just amazing, but some of them are really terrifying! I was mostly impressed by Diavik Mine in Canada as “the deepest excavated depression below sea-level on earth”.
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    Those big-assholes are so amazing. It's too bad that too many homes were diminished by it. Surely those homeowners were helped by the government or they forced to buy a new house through home loans.
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    Those holes are quite a scene! However, some of them are toxic, containing heavy metals and acid that could ultimately contaminate the water. So the depths of the holes are not only the feature that is scary, but the toxic compounds are also a threat.
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    Dang, those are crazy. They're so big the ARE kind of scary. I'm really interested to know what kind of marine life lives in the Great Blue Hole. I was expecting there'd be at least one meteor crater on here though.
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    Why isn't Bush in this list???
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    I can't believe the first hole exists. Amazing.
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    Berkeley Pit, Butte, Montana. It may not be the biggest-ass hole, but it's the baddest-ass hole.

    Perhaps the most toxic place on earth. Heavy metals, acid, ... It's so contaminated that heavy metals can be mined from the water.

    Back in the 90s, a flock of geese landed in the pit and promptly died. They now have horns to scare off any birds trying to land.
  • JJ
    I definitely agree about the Berkley Pit in Butte! Interesting history and great pictures online should give it a place of honor on your list . . .It's a mile and a half wide and a third of a mile deep. How many of your other holes are deadly???
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    #4 and #7 were formed naturally. The respective purposes of #1,#2, #5, and #6 are obvious.

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  • Daniel George Dundas
    you should add the berkley pit butte montana to your list. I was once known as the richest hill on earth and now is (if I am not mistaken) the #1 superfund cleanup site in America.
  • minion
    the coolest one is in Uzbekistan, it's called Door to Hell http://www.englishrussia.com/?...
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    The title is what caught my attention. I didn't see any big asses (which is probably a good thing), but the pictures looked nice and interesting though.

    Awesome post.
  • Billius
    Mighty impressive, but they all look a little too big. Nothing I'd like to stick my junk in.
  • Jeff
    What would cause helicopters to be sucked into the Siberian hole?
  • Eddie
    Hahaha, when I read the title I was thinking more of people, but those are some big ass holes!
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    Which one is the hole to China?
  • edonn
    hahah, brilliant!

    The massive hole in Caves section of Planet Earth should be here, people BASE jump through that hole.
  • JR
    "how men will scar the earth..."

    Is this a political page or a geography page? Several of these were not "scarred" by men pursuing wealth.

    Woe the anger of the passionate liberal, for it will seep into every ounce of their being.
  • Mandi
    The great blue hole is just freaky...
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    russians got a bad temper like that....they're pussies though
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    Realy it is scary pictures.
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    OMG I can't believe they yielded 3 tonnes of diamonds from the mine in South Africa. Totally amazing.
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    very big
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    Amazing and terrifying!!
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    Darvaza: Door To Hell. Pretty awesome hole in the ground. . .flaming nonetheless.

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  • shaun76
    WOW! That kicks ass! Wish I had seen that one - could have added it to the list.
  • Schemilix
    The hole between Paris Hilton's thighs.
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  • fanboy
    not serbia, but syberia ;]
    and its the largest hole in the whole world ;]
  • shaun76
    Cool, thanks. Updated.
  • David Holmes
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  • Janus T
    Siberia, not Serbia have Mirny Diamond mine
  • Boris
    Number 5 is Mirny in Russian Syberia. Dumbass!
  • shaun76
    lol. Ok - fixed.
  • JonBoy
    You can see more big ass holes here.

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  • shaun76
    wow. I had someone send me these in an email, but they didn't include their name. Looks like almost the same list as you have. Pretty cool stuff.
  • desan
    There is no "Mirny Diamond Mine , Serbia"! 100% sure! No diamond mines in Serbia. You western motherfuckers and assholes - you don't know nothing about us - just fairy tales! Remember 1999? Idiots!
  • bw
    you are obviously a complete fucking moron!! learn to read you uneducated fuck!! you sound like a fucking communist child with no candy....what a bitch! looks like you eastern motherfuckers are assholes as well......and fucking stupid.
  • Think about it, Motherfucker
    No, you just don't understand any of the comments above, the picture origionally said Serbia.. the ORIGIONAL POSTER OF THE TOPIC fix'd it. Fool.
    And to you and all you other idiot's. USA FOR THE WIN.
  • microwaveb
    OP is a retard, he meant 'Siberia'
  • Kisa
    http://www.usmra.com/photos/bi...
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M...
    http://bldgblog.blogspot.com/2...

    Right, no mine. That's certainly what THESE sources say. >_<
  • ken
    it doesn't say serbia, it says siberia. calm down, take a closer look.
  • Phil E. Drifter
    Mirny Diamond Mine, *Syberia*. SYBERIA, SYBERIA, SYBERIA, of the former USSR! NOT SERBIA, RETARD! Learn to fucking read!
  • microwaveb
    SIBERIA, SIBERIA, SIBERIA, L2Spell FFS
  • shaun76
    You are correct, it's Siberia. I fixed it. Thanks!
  • jack sparrow
    whats the difference between serbia and syberia
  • JJ
    There is a mine, but it's abandoned now - dolt.

    Here's a satellite picture of it if you don't believe me

    http://maps.google.com/maps?ll...
  • Saburac
    Thats the mine but as you can see Serbia is way over here

    http://maps.google.com.au/maps...
  • firedog
    fuck off you communist bitch
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  • Kenbo
    Relax, It was just a mistake ! I think you over reacted just a bit.
  • shaun76
    I got a good laugh from his comment.
  • RandomStumbler
    Serbia ≠ Syberia Learn to read
  • RandomStumbler
    Adding to which it is spelled "Siberia"
  • Kevin
    Not what I expected.
  • jamescarlos
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  • Steve
    Wow, impressive holes. :)
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