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World's Largest Drain Hole

Posted February 15, 2007 7:20 AM

From Neatorama:

The largest drainhole in the world: a spillway at the Monticello Dam in northern California.

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Alhuey23
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02/15/2007 11:32 AM

Holes!!!

http://earthdude1.tripod.com/texaco/texaco.html

CR4 Admin: removed broken link

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02/15/2007 3:17 PM

Did you see this?
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02/16/2007 3:14 AM

I remember as a kid standing and watching water going over a spillway for hours, very impressive. The other link to the accidental spill is, I feel, not quite the same thing. If your interested in 'big holes' check this out: -

http://www.usmra.com/photos/bigpit/

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02/16/2007 7:59 AM

Any idea what they are mining there?
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02/16/2007 8:02 AM

DIAMONDS! (I think...)

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02/16/2007 9:22 AM

diamond crystal salt
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02/16/2007 9:27 AM

Thanks - I was just curious.
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02/16/2007 9:30 AM

you're welcome - no prob
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