World’s BIGGEST (and sometimes WEIRDEST) HOLES on Earth! (Including the biggest sinkhole on earth; the largest open pit mine in the world and the biggest morning glory spillway ever!) 10. Darvaza Gas Crater (“Door to Hell”), Turkmenistan, 25 m (82 ft) deep. The hole has burned continuously since being ignited by Soviet geologists in 1972. 9. Monticello Morning Glory Spillway, USA, 70 m approx. (229 ft) deep. This gigantic cement funnel can drain water at a rate of 48,800 cubic feet per second. 8. Guatemala City Sinkhole, Guatemala, 100 m (328 ft) deep. This monstrous hole swallowed a three story factory. 7. Berezniki Sinkhole, Russia, 200 meters (656 ft) deep. Growing since 1986, this whopper will soon eat up a nearby rail line. 6. Dean’s Blue Hole, Bahamas, 202 meters (663 ft) deep. It is the world’s deepest known salt water-filled sinkhole. 5. The Big Hole, South Africa, 215 meters (705 ft) deep. This gigantic former diamond mine remains the largest hand-dug excavation in history. 4. Sima Humboldt Sinkhole, Venezuela, 314 m (1,030 ft) deep. This mysterious sinkhole is named after scientist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. 3. Mir Mine (AKA Mirny Diamond Mine), Russia, 525 m (1,722 ft) deep. Airspace above this colossal hole is closed to helicopters due to hazardous thermal conditions. 2. Xiaozhai Tiankeng (Heavenly Pit), China, 650 m (2,132 ft) deep. (Largest sinkhole ever recorded!) Didn't someone just mention helicopters and hazardous airflow created by enormous holes? 1. Bingham Canyon Mine, USA, 970 m (3182 ft) deep. Bingham Canyon Mine is so big that if it were a sports stadium it could seat about 8 million people. The music -- called "Overflowing" -- was composed by Score Squad. And it is licensed via Premium Beat. Many thanks for watching! As always, we hope to educate and stimulate our audience with fun, fact-filled videos about our absolutely incredible world! Lionel J. Theodore
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