In our search for immeasurable wealth through minerals, diamonds, and whatever else can be discovered while digging under the ground, we’ve created a lot of holes. Sadly, a lot of these remain today, leaving massive scars across the planet. These enormous holes produce some truly impressive finds, whether they are natural or man-made. Located all over the world, these holes are certainly worth a visit simply for their sheer impressiveness. Here are 6 impressive natural and man-made holes around the world.
6. Chuquicamata
6. Chuquicamata
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Chuquicamata, which is a bit of a mouthful, is an open-pit copper mine located within Chile. The mine is known for being the largest production mine for copper in the entire world, and is over 850 meters deep in total.
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5. Guatemala Sinkhole
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Back in 2007, a massive sinkhole emerged in the city streets of Guatemala, killing 2 people, swallowing dozens of homes, and forcing thousands to evacuate to safety. The hole was caused by excessive rain and underground sewage.
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4. Diavik Mine
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Diavik Mine, located within the Northwest territories of Canada, opened back in 2003. Since then, the mine has produced nearly 8 million carats, or 3,500 pounds worth of diamonds every single year. The location is rather beautiful, as it is surrounded by ocean.
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3. Mirny Diamond Mine
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The Mirny Diamond Mine is currently over 500 meters deep, and has an impressive diameter of 1,200 meters. It was considered to be one of the first and largest diamond pipes ever built in the USSR, but has since become abandoned.
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2. Great Blue Hole
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The Great Blue Hole is the single most impressive hole in the planet. The underwater sinkhole is located just off of the coast in Belize, and is 1,000 feet across and over 400 feet deep. It was formed by a limestone cave sometime in the previous ice age.
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1. Monticello Dam
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The Monticello Dam is located in Napa County, California, US, and is notable because of the huge circular spillway that drains 48,400 cubic feet of water every single second of the day. California could have used that water recently.
Source: lolwot.com
