Most Dangerous Holes on Planet Earth

Unveiling the Most Treacherous Pits on Earth

From abandoned man-made mines to natural sinkholes and underwater pits, this article reveals the deepest and most dangerous holes that will make you think twice before taking that stroll, as they have swallowed machines, animals, and even people. Welcome to another episode of Forevergreen, where we explore the 10 most hazardous holes on our planet. Stick around for number one, as some of these places hold stories as dark as their depths.

Number 10: Blue Hole, Red Sea Also known as the Diver Cemetery, the Blue Hole is located in Dahab, Egypt, with a depth of 328 feet. While diving in the Blue Hole may not be dangerous itself, a unique feature makes it incredibly lethal. At around 181 feet down, there's a rock tunnel called the "Arch," connecting the hole to the Red Sea. Due to the clear water and deceptive length of the tunnel, many experienced divers have fallen victim to its strong currents, resulting in a death toll of 130 to 200 people.

Number 9: Door to Hell (Gates of Hell) In Derweez, Turkmenistan, the Door to Hell is a former Soviet experiment gone wrong. A drilling rig hit a natural cavern filled with gas, causing the ground to collapse. In an attempt to burn off the dangerous gases, scientists set the natural methane gas on fire in 1971. However, the fire has been burning continuously since then, making it a tourist attraction.

Number 8: The Cola Super Deep Borehole In Russia, the Cola Super Deep Borehole project began in the 1970s to drill into the Earth's surface. Over two decades, researchers managed to dig more than 39,600 feet, making it one of the deepest holes ever drilled. It is so deep that if Mount Everest were placed into the hole, its peak would still be underwater by more than 10,560 feet.

Number 7: The Devil's Sinkhole Located in Texas, USA, the Devil's Sinkhole is a huge vertical cavern that reaches 400 feet down from a 50-foot opening. It is believed to have been used as a Native American burial site, and its precise history remains unknown. Numerous deaths have occurred here, and it is now a tourist attraction.

Number 6: Dean's Blue Hole Dean's Blue Hole in Long Island, Bahamas, is one of the deepest underwater sinkholes on Earth, measuring 663 feet deep. It is a popular diving spot, but accidents have occurred here, leading to fatalities.

Number 5: Kimberly Mine (The Big Hole) The Kimberly Diamond Mine in South Africa, also known as the Big Hole, is the deepest hand-dug hole on Earth. It was excavated by 50,000 diamond miners between 1871 and 1914. Numerous deaths occurred here due to harsh conditions, making it a dangerous site.

Number 4: Berkeley Pit The Berkeley Pit in Montana, USA, is an abandoned copper mine that now holds more than 6.5 trillion gallons of toxic acidic water. Thousands of snow geese died after landing in the pit, and the site is now a toxic tourist attraction.

Number 3: Glory Hole The Glory Hole is a spillway of the Monticello Dam in the USA. It functions to keep water levels in Lake Berryessa from overwhelming the dam during the monsoon season. The hole is 72 feet wide and 700 feet deep and is home to a haunting legend of people being dragged into its depths by ghosts.

Number 2: Sean Bourie Sean Bourie in India is one of the biggest step wells in the world, with a depth of 100 feet. It was made to store rainwater from the monsoon season. Due to past accidents, visitors now require special permission to go down into the well.

Number 1: Great Blue Hole The Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize is one of the largest sea holes in the world, with a diameter of almost 1000 feet and a depth of over 400 feet. It is a famous diving spot, but its dark depths have claimed several lives throughout history.

These are the 10 most dangerous holes on Earth, each with its unique history and mysteries that continue to captivate people's imaginations. Would you dare to venture into any of these treacherous pits? Let us know in the comments below.