The biggest hole in the world is located in Russia.. it is actually a diamond mine.. see the amazing photos here...
This is uber-amazing and uber-hideous at the same time. It looks like science fiction! I can't believe a hole that big can keep from caving it on itself. I'd like to see this on Google maps...
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Update: I found a link to it on GMaps, but unfortunately the resolution isn't very good. Oh well.
Update2: Here's a link to a good post about this from AhSoon. Thanks, mate!
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I never thought I'd say this but that's a pretty nice hole you've got there.
Since you're in medicine, I'll consider you a hole expert!
I've seen my share. And stuck my finger in them, too.
I've done my University project about Diamonds and i read this before.
Take a look on the National Geographic presentation for more detail. It said a truck would take TWO Hours to surface from the bottom!! and people would work under the tempreture of -50F to -70F.
http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/data/2002/03/01/sights_n_sounds/media.1.2.html
It shows on Part 4, Extreme Mining
Now that was amazing!!! Thanks for the link. I couldn't see the whole address on my screen, so I've made it into a clickable link right here.
I hope you got the highest marks on your University project!
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