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Giant Hole in Siberia Appears out of Nowhere

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Published Jul 21, 2014 12:34 PM EST | Updated Jul 21, 2014 12:45 PM EST

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A massive 66-yard-wide crater in the ground has been discovered in northern Siberia, according to Associated Press.

There are several theories as to how the giant hole formed, including an underground explosion from the natural gas reserves in the region, melting of ice under the surface of the ground and a buildup of pressure underground that forced the hole to form.

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