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datii
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Devil's Millhopper Giant Sinkhole

#995566 - 09/08/07 08:19 AM

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Located in Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park, this sinkhole is 117 feet deep and 500 feet in diameter.

Named for its similar appearance to the hopper of a mill, along with the fossils, shark's teeth and bones found at the bottom, suggesting animals entered it on the way to meeting the devil.At 271,000 square miles, three ecological environments exist in the park. The sandhill environment, the hammocks, and the swamp areas only support flora and fauna adapted to year-around wet conditions.

The sinkhole is home to 12 natural springs.Since 1976, it is a Registered Natural Landmark with a stairway of 236 steps down into the bowl. It was created when the roof of an underground cavern collapsed.

Placemark relocated per correction below.

Edited by Hill (07/10/08 07:46 AM)

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MacForester
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Re: Devil's Millhopper Giant Sinkhole

[Re: datii]
#1201697 - 07/09/08 05:26 PM

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The location associated with this post is incorrect. The bottom of the sinkhole is at 29º 42.423' N 82º 23.651'W.

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Hill
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Reged: 10/31/04
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Loc: Southern California

Re: Devil's Millhopper Giant Sinkhole

[Re: MacForester]
#1202029 - 07/10/08 07:38 AM

Thanks or the correction. Here's a topo view confirming the correct site.

The original placemark has been moved. It marked an unnamed boggy area.

Try looking at this are with elevation exaggeration at 3X. It gives a pretty good idea of the topography.

Edited by Hill (07/15/08 03:08 PM)

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