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DESIGNATION X-1: THE LUOQUANYAN SINKHOLE
Category: News and Politics
LOCATION: Xuan'en County, Hubei Province, China A team of Chinese scientists have discovered a giant sinkhole in Luoquanyan Village, located in Xuan'en County. It is 630 feet (192 meters) deep, with a lush forest at its bottom. On May 6th, a team rappelled down into the sinkhole, discovering ancient trees 131 feet (40 m) tall. The lush undergrowth of the cavern is as high as a person's shoulders. ... » Continue Reading