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Sinkholes or Alien Punchmarks? Weird Giant Holes Appearing in Siberia so, what do we all think? are aliens taking big core samples of planet earth for their kind of noah's ark?
do monster tubeworms that surface every few thousand years to eat human flesh exist in the earth's crust?
is methane gas really capable of blowing out round holes like that????
from: http://www.dailymail.co.u...rness.html
Mystery of the Siberian crater deepens: Scientists left baffled after two NEW holes appear in Russia's icy wilderness
New unexplained holes have appeared in Siberia following the mystery over a giant crater on the Yamal Peninsula. A second is in the same permafrost region of northern Russia, and a third on the Taymyr Peninsula, to the east, in Kransoyark region. Both were spotted by reindeer herders who almost fell in. The original hole received worldwide attention after being identified by helicopter pilots some 20 miles (32km) from a huge gas extraction plant at Bovanenkov. Scroll down for video 
The new Yamal crater (pictured) is in the area's Taz district near the village of Antipayuta and has a diameter of about 49ft (15 metres). According to local residents, the hole formed on 27 September 2013
Now the new holes - smaller in diameter but similar in shape - are posing a fresh challenge for Russian scientists. 'Theories range from meteorites, stray missiles, a man-made prank, and aliens, to an explosive cocktail of methane or shale gas suddenly exploding,' reported The Siberian Times.
'The version about melting permafrost due to climate change, causing a release of methane gas, which then forces an eruption is the current favourite, though scientists are reluctant to offer a firm conclusion without more study.' The new Yamal crater is in the area's Taz district near the village of Antipayuta and has a diameter of about 49ft (15 metres). The third crater is in the Taymyr Peninsula and was accidentally discovered by reindeer herders who almost fell into it, in the vicinity of the remote outpost of Nosok. The funnel is a perfectly formed cone, say locals who are mystified over its formation. Its depth is estimated at between 200 to 330ft (60 to 100 metres) and its diameter - more than 13ft (four metres)
The original crater was found in the Yamal Peninsula, baffling scientists. Now two further craters have been found in the Taz district and Taymyr Peninsula 
Geologists, ecologists, and historians have not come to a consensus about the origin of the Taymyr hole (pictured), say reports in the region. 'It is not like this is the work of men, but also doesn't look like natural formation,' said one account expressing puzzlement at its creation 
Footage from inside the original crater showed that there is a lake at its base. The two new craters follow the discovery of a larger hole earlier this month around 230ft (70 metres) in diameter. Now the new holes - smaller in diameter but similar in shape - are posing a fresh challenge for Russian scientists
THE MAIN THEORIES SO FAR
One of the more popular theories is that the giant hole was caused by a phenomenon known as a pingo. This is a subsurface accumulation of ice that has been covered by land. When the ice melts it can leave behind a gaping hole that it once filled. The other favoured theory is that the hole was caused by an explosion of methane underground. The Yamal Peninsula is rich in natural gas, with its resources extensively tapped by Russia, and a mixture of water, salt and gas could result in an explosion. The other theory is that it was caused by a meteorite, but most experts have ruled this possibility out as the phenomenon does not resemble normal impact craters. A deputy of the regional parliament - or duma - Mikhail Lapsui said: 'I flew by helicopter to inspect this funnel' which he said was formed last year though only now have reports of it reached the outside world. 'There is ground outside, as if it was thrown as a result of an underground explosion. 'According to local residents, the hole formed on 27 September 2013. 'Observers give several versions. According to the first, initially at the place was smoking, and then there was a bright flash. In the second version, a celestial body fell there.' The chief scientist of the Earth Cryosphere Institute, Marina Leibman, told URA.RU website in Sibera: 'I have heard about the second funnel on Yamal, in Taz district, and saw the pictures. 'Undoubtedly, we need to study all such formations. It is necessary to be able to predict their occurrence. 'Each new funnel provides additional information for scientists.' The third crater and hole is in the Taymyr Peninsula and was accidentally discovered by reindeer herders who almost fell into it, in the vicinity of the remote outpost of Nosok.
The funnel is a perfectly formed cone, say locals who are mystified over its formation. Its depth is estimated at between 200 to 330ft (60 to 100 metres) and its diameter - more than 13ft (four metres). Experts - geologists, ecologists, and historians - have not come to a consensus about the origin of the funnel, say reports in the region. 'It is not like this is the work of men, but also doesn't look like natural formation,' said one account expressing puzzlement at its creation. Scientists in Krasnoyarsk region - the second largest in Russia - plan further study of this hole.
This first giant crater measuring around 262ft and found in far northern Siberia is believed to have been caused by rising temperatures in the area
The discovery eliminates the possibility that a meteorite had struck the region in the Yamal Peninsula - the name of which translates as 'the end of the world' 
Pictured here is the permafrost, soil below the freezing point of water, near the original crater. Theories on how it formed range from meteorites, stray missiles, a man-made prank, and aliens, to an explosive cocktail of methane or shale gas suddenly exploding
The first hole is around 230ft (70 metres) deep and when a group of experts visited it earlier this month, they noted an icy at its bottom. Their footage highlights a darkening around the rim which was earlier seen as evidence of heat possibly from an explosion during the crater's creation. 'They found the crater - around up to 300ft (70 metres) deep - has an icy lake at its bottom, and water is cascading down its eroding permafrost walls,' said The Siberian Times.
‘It is not as wide as aerial estimates which earlier suggested between 164ft and 328ft (50 and 100 metres).’ Andrey Plekhanov, senior researcher at the Russian Scientific Centre of Arctic Research, revealed that satellite mapping imagery is being used to establish when the phenomenon was formed, thought to be in the last year or two. 'The crater has more of an oval than a circular shape, it makes it harder to calculate the exact diameter,' he said. 'As of now our estimates is about 98ft (30 metres). If we try to measure diameter together with soil emission, the so-called parapet, then the diameter is up to 197ft (60 metres). The structure is so fragile that the scientists could not climb deep into the lake and had to send a camera down instead. 
Andrei Plekhanov, a senior researcher at the Scientific Research Center of the Arctic, stands at a crater, said there were no traces of an explosion 
One theory is that the feature is a ‘pingo,’ reports the Sunday Morning Herald. A pingo is a large chunk of ice that is located underground that can create a hole in the ground when it melts. ‘Certainly from the images I’ve seen it looks like a periglacial feature, perhaps a collapsed pingo,’ Dr Chris Fogwill of the University of New South Wales said. ‘This is obviously a very extreme version of that, and if there’s been any interaction with the gas in the area, that is a question that could only be answered by going there.’ Dr Plekhanov added the hole was most likely the result of a 'build-up of excessive pressure' underground, due to the region's changing temperatures. He said 80 per cent of the crater appeared to be made up of ice and that there were no traces of an explosion. The discovery eliminates the possibility that a meteorite had struck the region. 'Could it be linked to the global warming? Well, we have to continue our 'Two previous summers - years 2012 and 2013 were relatively hot for Yamal, perhaps this has somehow influenced the formation of the crater. 'But we have to do our tests and research first and then say it more definitively.'
Perma frost is seen near the hole in this photo. Some said the hole could have been formed by a meteorite striking the spot, but that no longer seems to be the case
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i really do not know
i'm sure there must be a natural scientific reason, but if i had to guess i say they look like bullet holes, maybe the ruskies are testing new lazer weapon from space or something scary like that | |
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If that were true, they would probably keep it secret, like they do with the island of Nova Zembla. Very famous in Dutch history, because an expedition trying to find a northern route to the East Indies stranded there in the late 16th century, but now off-limits to everybody because the Russian army has been expirementing there. | |
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^Can you believe the History Channel has givin that dude his very own show. The Most Important Thing In Life Is Sincerity....Once You Can Fake That, You Can Fake Anything. |
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http://cdn.the-editing-room.com/img/war-of-the-worlds.jpg By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory! | |
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...or maybe global warming has allowed these to wake from their 1,000,000 year slumber? By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory! | |
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all's well, here in Minneapolis, the sun is shining, there's not a cloud in the sky, but what on earth is that..... that.... th?..........................................................................God these pics make me itchy. | |
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i'm just wondering exactly how many of these things there are, around the planet. | |
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http://newsnyork.com/giant-sinkhole-swallows-florida-intersection-2/
Home » NY Daily » Giant sinkhole swallows Florida intersection Giant sinkhole swallows Florida intersectionHernando County Sheriff’s Office Neighbors in Spring Hill, Fla., saw the ground rise straight up in the air before collapsing into a crater, now 30 feet deep and 120 feet across.
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office A sinkhole in Spring Hill, Fla., forced people in four nearby houses to evacuate.
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office The sinkhole, originally 75 feet across and 30 feet deep, expanded on Saturday night to a width of 120 feet, Florida authorities say. Previous Next
Look out below. A massive sinkhole opened up on Saturday evening in the middle of a Florida neighborhood, swallowing an entire intersection and forcing neighbors to evacuate their homes, authorities said. "Out of nowhere the earth just went straight up in the air and exploded up in the air — straight up, dirt and everything," neighbor Margaret Helmick told ABC News. The heaving ground left a crater 75 feet across and 30 feet deep in the middle of the town of Spring Hill, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office reported. The hole expanded over night to a width of 120 feet as the roadway continued to crumble and sink below the surface. Families in four houses near the intersection of Eldridge Rd. and Van Allen Way were ordered to leave, according to sheriff’s office news release. People in three of the homes were later allowed to return. No one was injured, but officials said the road will remain closed until further notice.
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