Thread: Interesting, Odd or Funny Pics.

Should have had his flag a bit higher.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcOPz_7KVQU]Raw: Louisiana Sinkhole Swallows Giant Trees - YouTube[/ame]

The Bayou Corne sinkhole was created from a collapsed underground salt dome cavern operated by Texas Brine Co. The sinkhole was discovered on August 3, 2012 and 350 nearby residents were advised to evacuate.[1] Scientists have stated that the evacuation order could last for years.[2] Most of the affected residents have received $875 per week from Texas Brine Co.[3]
The sinkhole was at least 750 feet (230 m) deep[4] and covered approximately 15 acres (6.1 ha) in May 2013.[3] Evidence from drilling suggested that the sinkhole was caused by collapse of a side wall in a cavern in the Napoleonville Salt Dome. This type of Collapse from the side is "something regulators and briners had previously considered impossible—highlighting, once again, how poorly understood the geology of salt caverns truly is," according to one report. Texas Brine has stated it has no idea why the cavern suddenly gave way, and is simply being a responsible entity by cleaning up the damage.[5]
[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayou_Corne_sinkhole"]Bayou Corne sinkhole - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

Originally Posted by WhiteD3

Looks photo-shopped to me...

Nah, BHP and the like do that kind of thing as a safety demo. Light vehicle meets haul truck, kind of thing.

It's impressive if you see the vid. The photo really doesn't do it justice...