12 existing holes on earth that look like fantastic gates to other worlds (19 photos)

If you want to tickle your nerves a little, then be sure to watch this post to the end. When else will you get a chance to look the abyss straight in the eye?





Our planet is full of various surprises. One of them is geological formations (in simple terms, holes) that appeared due to natural processes or human actions. They can be found on the ground, under water and even in caves. Some of them are so amazingly large that looking at them makes you feel a little uneasy, because they are incredibly similar to mysterious doors leading to other worlds. Who could live at the bottom of these amazing abysses - a fire-breathing dragon, a kraken, or something worse? The answer to this question will depend on your imagination.

Kimberlite pipe "Mir", Yakutia







The hole is 525 meters deep and 1.2 kilometers in diameter. Just think about these numbers!

Giant Blue Hole, Belize





This is an incredibly beautiful sinkhole with a diameter of 305 meters and a depth of 124 meters. Looking at such a sight becomes a little creepy, doesn't it? What if you have thalassophobia? Be sure to check yourself here.

Diawick Diamond Mine, Canada





One of the most amazing man-made holes on the planet. Its area is estimated at 20 square kilometers. The depth of the quarry is no less impressive - 525 meters.

Darvaza, Turkmenistan





This is a gas crater that has been burning continuously since 1971. Its diameter is 60 meters, and its depth is 20.

Karst sinkhole in Guatemala



A natural hole of almost perfect round shape formed right on the streets of the city. Its diameter is about 20 meters, and its depth is 30 meters.

Sawmill Sinkhole





The hole is of great scientific value to scientists. However, they have not yet been able to determine the exact depth of the sinkhole.

Big Hole Diamond Mine, South Africa



The mine was originally dug to a depth of 240 meters. However, over time it was filled with waste rock. Today, you can dive to the bottom of the hole by descending only 40 meters.

Monticello Dam, California, USA



A unique spillway that is installed in the middle of Lake Berryessa. Its depth is approximately 21 meters, and its diameter is 22.

Xiaozhai Sky Pit - the deepest sinkhole in the world



The hole has a depth of 662 meters.

Bingham Canyon, Utah, USA



The depth of this majestic man-made canyon is about 1.2 kilometers.

Andros Black Hole, Bahamas



The sinkhole got its name from the characteristic color of the water. Its depth is enormous and has not yet been determined by researchers.

Berkeley Pit, Montana, USA



This is an old copper mine, 2.7 kilometers in diameter and over 500 meters deep. When it closed, the pumps that took the water were stopped. As a result, a lake formed in the place of the pit.