Big Holes

Jimbuna · 11-19-09, 02:13 PM

1. Kimberley Big Hole - South Africa
Apparently the largest ever hand-dug excavation in the world, this 1097-meter-deep mine yielded over three tons of diamonds before being closed.

2. Glory Hole - Monticello Dam, California
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.

A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir.

3 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.

4 Sinkhole in Guatemala
This photo is of a sinkhole that occurred February 2007 in Guatemala It swallowed two dozen homes and killed at least
three people.

5. This is the famous Rat Hole.
It is capable of swallowing Millions of Tax Payers Money annually, never to be heard from again! It is reputed to contain at least 600 "ar$e holes".

FIREWALL · 11-19-09, 02:22 PM

We have one in Washington D.C. And don't forget the, famous Donut Hole.

Oberon · 11-19-09, 02:24 PM

Shearwater · 11-19-09, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

2. Glory Hole - Monticello Dam, California
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.

A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir.

I've always thought that a glory differed both in appearance and usage

You live and learn.

Platapus · 11-19-09, 05:22 PM

[quote=jimbuna;1205935]

A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir. [/quote[

That aint the way I heeerd it!

Sailor Steve · 11-19-09, 06:12 PM

Our hole is biggest:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bingham_Canyon_Mine
http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...ed=0CC4QsAQwBQ

Jimbuna · 11-19-09, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Our hole is biggest:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bingham_Canyon_Mine
http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...ed=0CC4QsAQwBQ

You must have been digging 50 to the dozen since I created the thread

11-19-09, 02:13 PM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Big Holes 1. Kimberley Big Hole - South Africa Apparently the largest ever hand-dug excavation in the world, this 1097-meter-deep mine yielded over three tons of diamonds before being closed. 2. Glory Hole - Monticello Dam, California 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. A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir. 3 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. 4 Sinkhole in Guatemala This photo is of a sinkhole that occurred February 2007 in Guatemala It swallowed two dozen homes and killed at least three people. 5. This is the famous Rat Hole. It is capable of swallowing Millions of Tax Payers Money annually, never to be heard from again! It is reputed to contain at least 600 "ar$e holes". __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-19-09, 02:22 PM	#2
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	We have one in Washington D.C. And don't forget the, famous Donut Hole. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

11-19-09, 05:22 PM	#5
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	[quote=jimbuna;1205935] A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir. [/quote[ That aint the way I heeerd it! __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

11-19-09, 06:12 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Our hole is biggest: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bingham_Canyon_Mine http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...ed=0CC4QsAQwBQ __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20