Aug 4, 2023 · From China's Heavenly Pit, which stretches down 2,172 feet, to the Devil's Sinkhole in Texas that is home to three million bats — here are some of the world's deepest known sinkholes.

Deepest sinkhole is 450 m (1,480 ft) deep (from lowest rim within canyon); total depth 950 m (3,120 ft).

Jan 2, 2019 · Xiaozhai Tiankeng is the largest sinkhole in the world by depth. Nicknamed “The Heavenly Pit,” this sinkhole boasts two beautiful, nested craters. The upper crater is 1,050 feet deep, while the second crater gives an added depth of 1,122 feet.

Sinkholes can vary in size from 1 to 600 m (3 to 2,000 ft) both in diameter and depth, and vary in form from soil-lined bowls to bedrock-edged chasms. Sinkholes may form gradually or suddenly, and are found worldwide.

Jul 18, 2024 · Found all over the world, sinkholes vary greatly in size and depth, with some of the largest and most awe-inspiring examples located in remote and often inaccessible areas. These giant sinkholes not only offer breathtaking views but also provide a unique window into the geological history of our planet.

Mar 11, 2022 · Sinkholes can range from a few feet to hundreds of acres and less than 1 to 100 feet deep. Some are in the form of shallow bowls or plates, while others have vertical walls; some hold water and form natural ponds.

Jun 9, 2018 · A sinkhole is an area of ground that has no natural external surface drainage--when it rains, the water stays inside the sinkhole and typically drains into the subsurface. Sinkholes can vary from a few feet to hundreds of acres and from less than 1 to more than 100 feet deep.

Nov 21, 2016 · The most distinctive features of Cerro Sarisariñama are its gigantic sinkholes – four in total, with the largest one, called Sima Humboldt, is up to 352 metres wide and 314 metres deep. Down below Sima Humboldt expands to 502 meters wide.

Jan 9, 2016 · Sinkholes can be smaller than a meter, or over 100 meters in depth (in Venezuela for instance, multiple sinkholes have reached about 1,000 feet wide and 1,150 feet deep). They can also have...

Sinkholes come in a wide range of sizes and depths. They can range from just a few feet deep to enormous craters that span hundreds of acres. The depth of a sinkhole is not a one-size-fits-all measurement, as each sinkhole is formed under different conditions, leading to variations in depth. Factors Influencing Sinkhole Depth