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(16,513 posts) Fri Oct 30, 2015, 12:13 AM Oct 2015

Massive crack in earth mysteriously opens up in Bighorn Mountains [View all]

Hunters on a private ranch in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming stumbled upon an incredible and mysterious scene: a massive crack in the earth that in some places resembles a mini Grand Canyon.

SNS Outfitter & Guides first reported the anomaly on its Facebook page on Friday, saying it “appeared in the last two weeks on a ranch we hunt in the Bighorn Mountains. Everyone here is calling it ‘the gash.’ It’s a really incredible sight.”

With no earthquakes reported in the area, locals were stunned and at a loss to explain the shift of soil and rocks that left the gaping crack estimated to be 750 yards long by 50 yards wide. ...

Read more at http://www.grindtv.com/nature/massive-crack-in-earth-mysteriously-opens-up-in-bighorn-mountains/#5c4TJZFBhFrZpZFk.99

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yikes Liberal_in_LA Oct 2015 #1

Don't worry... sgtbenobo Oct 2015 #2

I didn't know that? Duckfan Oct 2015 #25

Better update the GPS Renew Deal Oct 2015 #3

Hahaha! 2naSalit Oct 2015 #5

I see water at the bottom of that mini canyon. Deadshot Oct 2015 #4

Was looking at the map. Wilms Oct 2015 #6

That's almost it-- read the end of the article where they found a geologist... TreasonousBastard Oct 2015 #12

The same thing that causes a lot of sink holes TexasProgresive Oct 2015 #28

Is there any fracking around there. bkkyosemite Oct 2015 #7

HRC and Chevron agree on the support of fracking for profits in spite of the environment damage. nm rhett o rick Oct 2015 #8

don't think lancer78 Oct 2015 #21

That made me laugh. pintobean Oct 2015 #34

Not terribly far from the Yellowstone caldera. postulater Oct 2015 #9

Was my first thought, too... Wounded Bear Oct 2015 #10

My thought, also, especially if it's to the east northeast Warpy Oct 2015 #18

That area of WY Mendocino Oct 2015 #29

Whew! Thanks for the info. postulater Oct 2015 #33

I was replying Mendocino Oct 2015 #36

And that poster was replying to my post. postulater Oct 2015 #37

It's all good. Mendocino Oct 2015 #39

I read something once upon a time that the volcanic zone that is now under Yellowstone is actually.. ChisolmTrailDem Oct 2015 #41

The hotspot doesn't move. Mendocino Oct 2015 #42

Yes, that's it! Thanks for the refreshers, Mendocino ;) nt ChisolmTrailDem Oct 2015 #43

Its name is Lo'ihi. When it emerges, the Hawai'i flag will have to be redesigned. KamaAina Oct 2015 #46

Well, emerge and cool off enough to grow food and get populated. Warpy Oct 2015 #52

I suspect that people will be fishing and gathering 'opihi off it right away. KamaAina Oct 2015 #55

That assumes it will be part of the U.S. Jim Lane Oct 2015 #59

Actually, that was originally the flag of the Kingdom of Hawai'i KamaAina Oct 2015 #60

Right, and the Bighorn Mountains are right in the path Warpy Oct 2015 #51

The Yellowstone "hotspot" Mendocino Oct 2015 #54

Not at Yellowstone, itself. Warpy Oct 2015 #56

I know the maps well Mendocino Oct 2015 #57

giant drought crack in the great north american grasslands. Looks like the last 'good season ring' Sunlei Oct 2015 #11

That's a likely explanation. postulater Oct 2015 #13

the grass cover is so thin now because all the wild herds have been gone for 100 years in areas. Sunlei Oct 2015 #15

That happened in Mexico last year csziggy Oct 2015 #14

The voice in that video Maynar Oct 2015 #16

It seems to be computer generated csziggy Oct 2015 #20

Sounds like the voice recog Maynar Oct 2015 #58

Crap, It's the Gates of Hell SandersDem Oct 2015 #17

Can't be the Gates of Hell pinboy3niner Oct 2015 #19

Or good intentions. nt hay rick Oct 2015 #22

I think buckets are the vehicle of choice these days pintobean Oct 2015 #35

Could we fill it in with republicans? Duckfan Oct 2015 #23

What cha got there is a grade 3 Hell Hole Fairgo Oct 2015 #24

Oh yeah! It's the dark one.. mountain grammy Oct 2015 #40

Cubic hectares? central scrutinizer Oct 2015 #47

Well, of course Fairgo Oct 2015 #48

Would I find that in the Old Testament or New Testament? Duckfan Oct 2015 #26

THIS again???? Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #27

I saw that, and bvar22 Oct 2015 #49

Ain't nuthin' a nuke can't fix.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #50

Just say no. n/t Alkene Oct 2015 #30

tell rush l it is free crack...then push him in dembotoz Oct 2015 #31

Are we sure is wasn't the boil on his ass that erupted? lonestarnot Oct 2015 #32

Erosion. Rex Oct 2015 #38

... madamesilverspurs Oct 2015 #44

First movie I saw in the theater AngryAmish Oct 2015 #45

It's just a landslide Boudica the Lyoness Oct 2015 #53