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Now two NEW large holes appear in Siberia

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28 July 2014

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The funnel is a perfectly formed cone, say locals who are mystified at how it was formed. Its depth is estimated at between 60 and 100 metres and its diameter - more than four metres. Picture: Local residents

Millions of people around the world glimpsed the first giant hole after it was revealed by The Siberian Times here and on The Siberian Times TV here.

Now news has emerged of two new similar formations in the permafrost, prompting more intrigue about their creation.

Theories range from meteorites, stray missiles, a man-made prank, and aliens, to an explosive cocktail of methane or shale gas suddenly exploding. The version about melting permafrost due to climate change, causing a release of methane gas, which then forces an eruption is the current favorite, though scientists are reluctant to offer a firm conclusion without more study.

Crater near Bovanenkovo gas field


Yamal crater near Bovanenkovo from above


Sides of Yamal crater near Bovanenkovo

First pictures from the big crater near Bovanenkovo gas field. Theories range from meteorites, stray missiles, a man-made prank, and aliens, to an explosive cocktail of methane or shale gas suddenly exploding. Pictures: Andrey Naumenko, 'Yamal-Region'

The second is in the Yamal Peninsula - known to locals as 'the end of the world' - like the first. It is some hundreds kilometres from the first, which is close to a huge gas extraction plant at Bovanenkovo. This new crater in the Taz district, near the village of Antipayuta, has a diameter of about 15 metres. 

A deputy of the regional parliament - or duma - Mikhail Lapsui has examined this latest phenomenon. 

'I flew by helicopter to inspect this funnel on Saturday 19 July,' he said. 'Its diameter is about 15 meters. 'There is also 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: '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.'

Yamal holes on the map


Crater near Antipayuta on the map


View of the crater in Antipayuta

This new crater in the Taz district, near the village of Antipayuta, has a diameter of about 15 metres. Pictures: Google maps, press service of the Governor YaNAO

The third crater and hole is in the Taymyr Peninsula, to the east of Yamal, in Kransoyark region. It was accidentally discovered by local herders, inhabitants of the northern village of Nosok. 

The funnel is a perfectly formed cone, say locals who are mystified at how it was formed. Its depth is estimated at between 60 and 100 metres and its diameter - more than four metres. 

The herders almost fell into the hole which lies on a pasturing route. They took pictures of the hole which were sent to scientists at the Norilsk Taimyr Explorers' Club. 

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. 

Hole on Taymyr on the map


Big hole on Taymyr near Nosok

The herders almost fell into the hole which lies on a pasturing route. They took pictures of the hole which were sent to scientists at the Norilsk Taimyr Explorers' Club. Pictures: Google maps,  Local residents

Further study is planned of this hole. 

The first hole is around 70 metres deep with an icy lake at its bottom. 

Please see our reports on the first hole here and here.

Comments (139)

DId everyone forget about the scientist in the 80's who drilled in Siberia and found hell. They left the hole opened because they were that frightened. I believe that Siberia is the center for hell and that all those holes are opening up for the Tribulation when all demons will be lashed out on all the unbelivers. Siberia has a reason and a purpose for those holes. Look up the screams from hell.
Rose Myers, Manheim USA
16/11/2014 23:41
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Big holes on Earth at Viet Nam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgqI6FXQXB4
Thanh, Viet Nem
01/11/2014 13:38
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ITS A DRILLED HOLE LOOK THE BORDER.
ADRIAN, MEXICO
17/10/2014 23:58
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Something came out thoses holes.
louise, Brooklyn USA
08/09/2014 12:28
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Well the Dumas & Minister of Defense wanted more underground tunnels; now you have them!


PS. Or maybe you have too many & they're now swallowing you up...
jojnjo, Dublin, Ireland
20/08/2014 08:50
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I believe our old world is now in the final stages prior to the Tribulation....(see The Book of Revelation, KJV)....now from that perspective there will be a LAKE OF FIRE that after he (Satan and his demons) has his last run on earth, the Lord Jesus Christ will come and throw Satan and his followers into this LAKE OF FIRE!!!!....Then the Lord Jesus Christ and all his saints will live in peace and harmony on earth for 1000 yrs. and then go to a NEW HEAVEN to live Eternally!!! I believe this is the beginning of our God warning us that the time is near....all who believe will be caught up in the clouds with him to live in heaven while Satan has his way with the remaining people of this world...yes some will be saved during this time, but will have to endure Satan's wrath and then the Lord and his army of saints will come fight Satan and bind him up.....Only later to be thrown into this LAKE OF FIRE!!!....Isn't it kind of eerie that the Lord is letting these giant holes form right over a highly explosive area of the world...with all that pressurized gas just waiting to spew out....What a huge LAKE of FIRE it will be!!!!!! Repent now...ask God for forgiveness and whatever you DO NOT TAKE of the Mark of the Beast.....READ REVELATION!!!! Please!!!! ......In the name of Jesus Christ....I believe......Amen and AMEN!!
LO, USA
17/08/2014 22:39
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Isso é gás metano saindo do subsolo. Há cerca de 8 anos os conceituados cientistas Natalia Shakhova e Igor Semiletov estudam a plataforma do ártico siberiano, eles constataram que uma grande liberação de gás metano está prestes a acontecer, uma quantidade catastrófica que pode trazer a terra uma condição climática imprópria ao habitat dos humanos.
O fim está próximo. Pesquisem, apenas pesquisem e saberão a verdade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NStpPy2N4u4
Jonatas Cunha, Ipatinga / Brazil
08/08/2014 11:50
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That hole that has dirt all around the edge of the hole is classic drilling . I don't care what anyone says that hole was drilled. now the ones with no debris around the edges those may have been formed from methane gas. look at drilling holes pics and you can see that the hole was drilled . who drilled it ? well that is another matter.
anna, norton mass.
07/08/2014 03:01
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Maybe it's like the holes in the Antarctic . Hmmmm
Craig, USA
06/08/2014 18:05
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hahahahaha "GOD"- play fingerflop ^-^
TheGodOfAll, Germany
06/08/2014 00:32
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My question is what came out of the hole? And should we explore what's at the bottom?
kbikekev, Pensacola,USA
05/08/2014 20:56
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For the time being I'd rather think about some kind of military origin.
Paul, The Netherlands
05/08/2014 20:15
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Do you gentle folk of Siberia think you could extend one of those holes to Toledo and send us some safe drinking water.
John Gabriel, Toledo, Ohio, USA
05/08/2014 18:57
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THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lenidas, Sparta
05/08/2014 03:07
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Aliens mining our natural resources
Meir, australia
04/08/2014 07:48
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