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Cave of the Crystal Giants...

The Naica mine in Chihuahua, Mexico is best known for its extraordinary selenite crystals. They are some of the largest ever discovered - reaching 4 feet (1.2 meters) in diameter and 50 feet (15.2 meters) in length.

The magma beneath the cave makes it unbearably hot and humid. As a result, the cave remains largely untouched.

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PhoenixPhail · M

It reminds me of some scenes from the Jules Verne classic, "Journey To The Center Of The Earth (1960).

You can find it here: https://watchfreehd.org/watch/journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-1960-watchfree.to/

sciguy18 · M

@PhoenixPhail Yes. I'm old enough to remember that movie...

pennynoodles · 56-60, F

Wow, what a place to visit. Have you ever been to the salt mines in Poland?

sciguy18 · M

@pennynoodles I have not been to the salt mines in Poland. Have you?

diablesse · 56-60, F

They should ban removing any of those crystals to preserve that beauty.

sciguy18 · M

@diablesse Luckily, the environmental conditions are such that the general public cannot gain access. I believe only researchers are allowed.

SW-User

almost looks like a dream sequence... beautiful.

sciguy18 · M

@SW-User Yes, it doesn't look real...

ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F

Wow. Amazing. Our world is truly spectacular.

sciguy18 · M

@ChampagneOnIce Yes, there are many fascinating places on earth...

AloeAllie · 26-30, F

Oh my god that’s awesome

sciguy18 · M

@AloeAllie Yes it is...

iamnikki · 31-35, F

so pretty that it looks fake

sciguy18 · M

@iamnikki It doesn't seem possible, but it is...

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