What are the holes? Black and blue, diamond and starry … Where are they? On our planet, where else. Intrigued? Not surprising! Each such hole is a mystery. In this article, we will tell you about the most unusual and mysterious holes on Earth.
Chicxulub
This Mexican astrobleme once caused a lot of problems for the inhabitants of the Earth. True, there were, fortunately, no people on the planet at that time. The asteroid crashed into our planet at great speed, energy was released …
In terms of the consequences, this was quite comparable to a nuclear explosion. A huge amount of dust rose into the air. Carbon dioxide and sulfur were released. The sun disappeared behind a black veil. A sharp cold snap set in. The plants died. None of the marine life survived either. Earthquakes shook the planet. Forest fires raged. Tsunamis one after another covered the coast … And all - because of one asteroid.
Vredefort
This amazing South African crater was created by the fall of a giant asteroid. Such "holes" are called astroblemes. The crater appeared several million years ago. This is the largest astroblem on our planet. It is protected by UNESCO. Inside the crater there are 3 settlements and a picturesque lake.
Big blue hole
This Latin American landmark is considered a diving paradise. For a long time, this deep mysterious funnel on the ocean floor has attracted researchers. What is there, at the very bottom, in the dark?..
Life boils in the hole. The following types of fish live there:
- reef sharks;
- nurse sharks;
- giant groupers.
Exploration of the hole continues today. We have yet to learn its secrets.
In general, there are many blue holes on the planet. This is the name of the craters on the sea or ocean floor. But almost all of them are smaller than the Great Blue Hole.
Black hole of Andros
Do you think this is something related to space? But no. There are also black holes on the ground. They look a lot like blue holes, but the water is stagnant. In fact, they are not even black, but a deep purple color. Already in itself, this shade, as it were, hints that the hole hides some kind of secret.
The Andros black hole was investigated relatively recently. Interfered with a layer of poisonous bacteria that live there. But under this layer, the water turned out to be absolutely clear.
Hell gate
This "cute" name is one of the Turkmen attractions. This is a huge hole in the ground, from which flames have been bursting out for half a century.
The explanation for this phenomenon is very simple. Geologists used to work here. Suddenly the ground collapsed and gas began to come out. It was decided to set it on fire. It was assumed that in a couple of days it would all burn out and the geologists would continue to work. But everything turned out differently. The flames blaze over the amazing hole to this day. It is impossible to extinguish it.
Bingham
This is the name of the canyon in Utah (USA). Copper is mined there. The mine goes into the bowels of the earth for more than 1000 m. This is one of the deepest mines on the planet. Flying over it is prohibited. A helicopter or even an airplane can be sucked into the hole by a powerful air stream.
Mine in Mirny
This Siberian city has an incredibly deep mine. Here, in the middle of the last century, diamond mining began. It will take two hours to get from the edge of the mine to the bottom by car!
Guatemalan funnels
On the territory of the Latin American city there are 2 amazing funnels at once. These are not mines or traces of asteroids. The reasons for this are completely different.
One fine (or terrible?) Day, the inhabitants felt a strong vibration of the soil. "Earthquake!" they decided. And they were wrong. This drainage from leaky pipes washed away the soil and the asphalt collapsed. A hole has formed.
And after a while another such "attraction" appeared in the city. This hole is much larger: an entire house fell into it. One of the reasons was the earthquake, but it was not without the sewage system.
Israeli funnels
They are located on the coast of the Dead Sea. They do not differ in depth, but they attract many tourists. The reason for the attraction is the unusual landscape. The funnels are of natural origin. Over time, there are more and more of them.
Heavenly bottom
Such a strange name is one of the popular Chinese attractions. She is in the mountains. This is an amazing funnel with a depth of more than 300 m. An ideal place for anyone who loves extreme jumps.
Big hole
This is the name of the huge South African diamond mine. Surprisingly, it was dug only with picks and spades. Work began at the end of the 19th century and ended at the beginning of the 20th century. The depth is about 250 m. Currently, no diamonds are mined. The mine gradually fills with water and turns into a lake.
There are many amazing and mysterious things on the surface and in the depths of our planet. Do you want to feel the spirit of mystery? Visit any of the places we have listed!
