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elgatonegro · 31 January 2009, 10:31 PM

Really amazing holes!!!!

These holes are not only amazing, but some of these are really terrifying - especially #8! The sheer scale of these holes reminds you of just how tiny you are.

1. Kimberley Big Hole , South Africa

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.

JBat · 1 February 2009, 10:51 AM

Wow. I would love to see that image much larger. Having the buildings around it really gives a sense of the scale of that hole. Holy crap.

Latrodectus · 1 February 2009, 01:49 PM

Wow, what a great picture

DSJ · 1 February 2009, 02:09 PM

All I see is #1. 2-8?

DSJ · 1 February 2009, 02:12 PM

I found this:

http://lumq.com/09/the_biggest_earth_holes/

elgatonegro · 12 February 2009, 01:17 PM

2. Glory Hole , Monticello Dam, CA

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.

DSJ · 12 February 2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by elgatonegro

2. Glory Hole , Monticello Dam, CA

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.

Yup, been there, seen it in action in early spring 1998.

Ashley · 13 February 2009, 02:13 PM

Wow, scary and intriguing!

bodybump · 13 February 2009, 02:32 PM

i was so shock when i saw this thread...i thought you were talking about a different "glory hole"

elgatonegro · 26 February 2009, 12:05 PM

3) Bingham Canyon Mine , Utah

This is supposedly the largest man-made excavation on earth. Extraction began in 1863 and still continues today, the pit is increasing in size constantly. In its current state the hole is 75 miles deep and 2.5 miles wide.

4) Great Blue Hole , Belize

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.

Lion · 26 February 2009, 10:18 PM

Wow those are some big holes, gives new meaning to the phrase 'You have a hole in your head'!!!

elgatonegro · 19 March 2009, 04:05 PM

5. Mirny Diamond Mine , Serbia

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. A t 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

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.

onkyo · 20 March 2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

i was so shock when i saw this thread...i thought you were talking about a different "glory hole"

You have a dirty mind Oscar...... 'glory hole'

gmtobsessed · 22 March 2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

i was so shock when i saw this thread...i thought you were talking about a different "glory hole"

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elgatonegro Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 467	Glory Hole , Monticello Dam, CA 2. Glory Hole , Monticello Dam, CA 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. Attached Images

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elgatonegro Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 467	Amazing holes!!!! Really amazing holes!!!! These holes are not only amazing, but some of these are really terrifying - especially #8! The sheer scale of these holes reminds you of just how tiny you are. 1. Kimberley Big Hole , South Africa 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. Attached Images

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elgatonegro Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 467	Bingham Canyon Mine , Utah 3) Bingham Canyon Mine , Utah This is supposedly the largest man-made excavation on earth. Extraction began in 1863 and still continues today, the pit is increasing in size constantly. In its current state the hole is 75 miles deep and 2.5 miles wide. 4) Great Blue Hole , Belize 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. Attached Images

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elgatonegro Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 467	Mirny Diamond Mine , Serbia and Diavik Mine , Canada 5. Mirny Diamond Mine , Serbia 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. A t 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 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. Attached Images

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