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7 Big Holes

by Handyman 26 Nov 2008, 15:43

When we think of holes, most of us think of digging a hole to plant a flower, drilling a hole to finish

a construction project, or even hitting a hole in one at the next golf outing. There are places in the

world, however, that give the word ?hole? a whole new meaning. These holes are so large it would

be hard to believe they were real if you weren?t able to see them.

Kimberley Big Hole, South Africa

Kimberly Big Hole, located in South Africa, was a diamond mine over 1,097 meters deep. The mine

was closed in 1914 but was later reopened as a tourist attraction. The site is now a major tourist

attraction, featuring a bar, small hotel, shops, and eateries - all in the same area that these things

would have been located while the mine was active. Workers will be dressed in period garb and

visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a simulation complete with dynamite blasts and

dusty explosions? All designed to give visitors a feel for what it was like living in mine town.

Glory Hole? Monticello Dam, California

The Glory Hole at Monticello Dam is a man made hole designed to help drain water from the

reservoir. The sheer size of the hole allows it to drain over 14,440 cubic feet of water every second

? yes, that?s every second! Water that is drained through the hole is shot out at the bottom of the

dam. Rumors claim that a woman jumped down the hole thinking she would come out the other end

but never lived to tell the tale ? I?ve seen no proof, so take that story or leave it.


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Bingham Canyon Mine, Utah

Bingham Canyon Mine, located in Utah, is still an active mine and is considered to be one of the

world?s most productive. The canyon was originally discovered in 1850 and mining began in 1863, at

which point it became apparent how valuable the site actually is. The mine produces millions of

ounces s of valuable metals, including copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum each year. The RioTinto, the owner, is currently committed to a project that will ensure the mine stays open until at

least 2013.


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Great Blue Hole, Belize

The Great Blue Hole in Belize is located in the center of Lighthouse Reef. The hole itself is a

limestone sinkhole. It measures 300 feet across and is well over 400 feet deep. The depth of the

water in the hole is why the ?blue hole? appears such a dark color when seen from above. The

Great Blue Hole is a very popular tourist attraction for divers who want to explore the stalactites

and limestone structures that begin to form around the insides of the hole at approximately 110

feet deep. Don?t forget ? this 400 foot hole used to be above the surface of the ocean!


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Mirny Diamond Mine, Siberia

The Mirny Diamond Mine is located in Eastern Serbia near a small town known as Mirna. The mine

itself is over 525 meters deep and more than 125 kilometers in diameter. The hole is so wide and so

deep it is believed to cause a suction effect, which has caused several aircraft accidents in the

area. The Mirny Diamond Mine is now considered a no fly zone!


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Diavik Mine, Canada

The Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada is one of the most amazing diamond mines in the world. It is

believed that within the mind are over 90 million carats worth of rough diamonds. They?re

contained within three main kimberlite pipes, otherwise known as ore deposits. While the pipes at

this mine are considered small, the quality of the diamonds contained within the pipes is above

average. The mine is so large, in fact, the owners have built their own private airport at the site.Mining began at the site in 2003 and is expected to continue for at least 15-20 years, if not longer.


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Sinkhole in Guatamela

In February of 2007, a sinkhole in Guatamela collapsed, killing two children as their home, and

dozens of others, were swallowed into the pit. The blame for this astoundingly large hole was

placed on a ruptured sewer pipe.

The earth is capable of producing plenty of wonderful and natural anomalies. Take a look around

and, if you?re in the area, stop by to see one of these incredible sites.

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