In 2007, a 300 foot deep sinkhole swallowed a dozen homes in Guatemala – killing 2 and causing thousands to be evacuated. The sinkhole was caused.

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In 2007, a 300 foot deep sinkhole swallowed a dozen homes in Guatemala – killing 2 and causing thousands to be evacuated. The sinkhole was caused by rains and an underground sewage flow.

Diamond Mine: Kimberley Diamond Mine South Africa The Kimberley Diamond Mine (also known as the Big Hole) holds the (disputed) title of being the largest hand- dug hole in the world. From 1866 to ,000 miners dug the hole with picks and shovels, yielding 2,722 kg of diamonds. Attempts are being made to have it registered as a world heritage site.