Explorers find world's deepest hole

[Lootr2Core]

Now thats a headline worth exploring!



















ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) -- Cave explorers discovered a pit inside a mountain range in central Croatia believed to have the world's deepest subterranean vertical drop, at nearly 1,700 feet, a scientific institute reported Monday.

The cave, in Croatia's mountainous Velebit region, has a steady, weaving descent of 203 feet before it takes a direct vertical plunge of 1,693 feet through the ground, said Ana Sutlovic Baksic, a researcher at the Velebit Speleological Society.

The cave's widest stretch is about 100 feet.

"We have even bigger caves in Croatia, but according to available data, this cave has the world's deepest vertical drop," Sutlovic Baksic said.

At the foot of the Velebit cave are small ponds and streams, including one of the largest known colonies of subterranean leeches, Sutlovic Baksic said.

It is located in the Rozanski Hip National Park reserve in the rocky Velebit mountain range in central Croatia. The pit was discovered by a team of explorers from around the country.

The Voronya Cave in Georgia's West Caucasus has the world's deepest cavern, measuring 5,610 feet. But the pit discovered in Croatia is thought to have the largest underground vertical drop.

Croatia, which is rich in natural wonders, is home to two of the world's 20 deepest caves.

The Velebit region is Croatia's largest mountain range, attracting speleologists, botanists and hikers from around the world. Much of the rugged area remains untouched, and scientific expeditions over its vast expanse covered by rare flora and fauna have been ongoing for years.

[ngamer007]

That's really flipping cool. It would be sweet to go to the bottom of that cave.

[deathcabforcutie]

That's really flipping cool. It would be sweet to go to the bottom of that cave.

hmmm.. what part of "largest known colonies of leeches" sounds sweet to you?? :-)

[coolcps]

Theres probably a monster at the bottom.

[Lootr2Core]

t is located in the Rozanski Hip

hmmm the bigest hole is in the hip?///?????

[Strell]

I thought the world's deepest hole WAS YOUR MOM.

/jk, I couldn't resist

Edit: Dah, stupid mistake...

[Lootr2Core]

whats a 'whole.?

[suko_32]

Sucks to fall into that pit

Bob leans down to take a better look.
Bob slips into the cave.
Bob Survives somehow and is thankful, until he gets his blood sucked slowly by leeches......

THE END

But yeah, this is very interesting. I wonder how deep in miles this thing is!

[guardian_owl]

But yeah, this is very interesting. I wonder how deep in miles this thing is!

5,280 feet in a mile.

The hole is a vertical drop of 1,693 feet.

1,693 / 5,280 = .32.

So it is about a third of a mile deep.

[Drico]

I'd like to take a dump down that hole. It'd be amusing.

[AdamInPlaidum]

"Anyone got a penny?"

[epobirs]

Isn't this how 'The Mole People' started?

[guardian_owl]

But yeah, this is very interesting. I wonder how deep in miles this thing is!

5,280 feet in a mile.

The hole is a vertical drop of 1,693 feet.

1,693 / 5,280 = .32.

So it is about a third of a mile deep.

If someone wants they can check my math on the following equations:

1,693 feet / 3.3 M/F = 513 Meters

513 = .05 * 9.8 * t^2

513 = .49 * t^2

513/.049 = t^2

t^2 = 1047

t = square root of 1047

t = 32.35

So if you were to fall into the hole you would free fall for 32.35 seconds before landing in a pile of subterranian leaches who will suck blood from your corpse which is now a mass of bloody pulp 8-[

[yellowaznboy]

Now calculate the final velocity (just before you slam into the ground).

[Drico]

Now calculate how many pieces your body would most likely be in.

[Moxio]

Pretty cool. It'd be interesting to go see what lurks there.

[guardian_owl]

Now calculate the final velocity (just before you slam into the ground).

Think this is correct:

Final Velocity = 9.8 * Time

Vf = 9.8 * 32.35

Vf = 317.03 Meters per second

Vf (in feet/s) = 317.03 * 3.3 = 1046.2 Feet / sec

Vf (in miles/s) = 1046.2 / 5280 = .2 Miles per second

Vf (in miles/hour) = .2 Miles/s * 60 sec/min * 60 min/hr = 720 Miles / hour

[Xevious]

Are there pictures of this great big hole?

[yellowaznboy]

Now calculate the Normal Force the ground exerts on a 90 kg person holding an X-Box (8 lbs 8 ounces). :lol:

[Wet Ninja]

If you factor in the air resistance, someone falling into that hole would reach terminal velocity. According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_velocity), terminal velocity for a skydiver with an unopened parachute is 120 mi/h, and 200 mi/h if the skydiver has his/her limbs tucked in. The air resistance in the cave is probably less than in the atmosphere, so terminal velocity in the cave would probably be a bit higher.

[kaw]

Now calculate the final velocity (just before you slam into the ground).

Think this is correct:

Final Velocity = 9.8 * Time

Vf = 9.8 * 32.35

Vf = 317.03 Meters per second

Vf (in feet/s) = 317.03 * 3.3 = 1046.2 Feet / sec

Vf (in miles/s) = 1046.2 / 5280 = .2 Miles per second

Vf (in miles/hour) = .2 Miles/s * 60 sec/min * 60 min/hr = 720 Miles / hour

That would be great if the hole was a vacuum, but you're forgetting about terminal velocity. Air resistence exists from the falling body which acts opposite of gravity. This force will eventually balance the body's weight, and it will fall at a constant velocity known as the terminal velocity.

Two factors determine the magnitude of terminal velocity. Both mass and orientation of the object depends on the final velocity of the object. For a heavy object, the terminal velocity is generally greater than a light object. This is because air resistance is proportional to the falling body's velocity squared. Resistance is again a factor in the orientation of the object. If the jumper went in spread eagle his body would create more friction with the air molecules causing more air resistence -- slowing the jumper down.

Terminal velocity for a normal person is about 125 - 200 mph depending on orientation.

[Reality's Fringe]

That's still going to end up as this equation:

Terminal Velocity= 175 MPH (for the sake of arguement)

Human Free-Fall+ Terminal Velocity+One Deep ass Hole=KERSPLAT!

The equation is that simple. Unless, I don't know, you tucked and rolled or something. I'm sure you'd be fine.

[darkmere]

i thought it was an article about marilyn chambers...pretty cool though

[GuilewasNK]

That's a cool story. They ought to do a story about it on Discovery. I like stuff like that.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I didn't know your mom was croatian.

He said to out loud, to no one in particular, in an empty room.

[1SwtDeception]

perfect suicide pit but aww i thought there would be a picture of something in that empty space between.. cool info

[The Successful Dropout]

Theres probably a monster at the bottom.

thats what i was thinking


now...if we can only somehow channel those massive tidal waves into these holes...

[Jaket]

i thought i found the deepest hole last night....... oh..... wait...... sorry


:P

[weimerwanger]

sounds like a good place to hide bodies (o_O)

[Zenithian Legend]

Well this inspires me to resume my quest to dig a hole to China.

[RedvsBlue]

Well this inspires me to resume my quest to dig a hole to China.

But if you start in this hole you're already 1600 ft. closer, its like geology will give you a freebie, cheapassgamers LOVE freebies!

[Graystone]

Now calculate the final velocity (just before you slam into the ground).

Think this is correct:
Final Velocity = 9.8 * Time
Vf = 9.8 * 32.35
Vf = 317.03 Meters per second
Vf (in feet/s) = 317.03 * 3.3 = 1046.2 Feet / sec
Vf (in miles/s) = 1046.2 / 5280 = .2 Miles per second
Vf (in miles/hour) = .2 Miles/s * 60 sec/min * 60 min/hr = 720 Miles / hour

ya think someone got an "A" in math in school?

[ElfAngel7]

Theres probably a monster at the bottom.

Possibly the Creature of AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHH?

[ElfAngel7]

i thought i found the deepest hole last night....... oh..... wait...... sorry


:P

...in your mom. OH!!!!!! ;-)

[jennie25]

this cave/drop would be a great way to get rid of bodies... :) errrrrrr... I mean it would be a great place to visit :-D

[bignick]

i thought i found the deepest hole last night....... oh..... wait...... sorry


:P

Ya, I was thinking about a joke that that the other day. Maybe Britney Spears poses nude or somehting.

[Dok Diamond]

who farted?

[Jaket]

who farted?

my bad

[XboxMaster]

sounds like a good place to hide bodies (o_O)


Ooh--great idea!!! I got a few to dispose of, this would be pefect!

[Lootr2Core]

Theres probably a monster at the bottom.

Possibly the Creature of AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHH?

LOL!!! I love subtly python references!

[GuilewasNK]

This is a topic for......

PLUCKY DUCK!!!
http://home.earthlink.net/~mlseaton/images/15-80617%20Cel%20Baby%20Plucky%20sm.jpg
Water go down the HOLE!!