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Pretty sure most people have seen this one. it’s an absolute beast of a hole in the ground and holds the title of largest open diamond mine in the world. At 525 meters deep with a top diameter of 1200 meters there’s even a no-fly zone above the hole due to a few helicopters being sucked in.

Mirny diamond mine

Mirny diamond mine

Mirny diamond mine


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