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Proposed dome development in the Mir diamond mine, Siberia

Russian domed city would hold 100,000 people in Siberian diamond mine pit

November 23, 2010 rockman Comments Off

This development dubbed ‘Eco-city 2020’ would be located in the abandoned pit for the Mir diamond mine in Siberia. You might have seen pictures of this pit before as it is one of ‘7 Amazing […]

Guatemala City sinkhole from May of 2010, over 300-ft deep and 60-ft wide

Huge Sinkhole over 30-stories Deep Opens in Guatemala City

June 1, 2010 rockman Comments Off

Tropical Storm Agatha that hammered Guatemala over the weekend also was likely a catalyst in the final collapse of a massive 100-ft wide by at least 200-ft deep sinkhole in Guatemala City. The sinkhole swallowed […]