Amazing caves of giant crystals inside the Naica Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico

[Judi Lynn]

Amazing caves of giant crystals inside the Naica Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico

A geologist explores the caves of giant crystals inside the Naica Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. Discovered by two miners looking for lead in 2001, these amazing crystal-lined caves could be mistaken for Superman's ethereal Arctic lair. These stunning white beams of gypsum have been growing for hundreds of thousands of years in caves below Naica in Mexico. Ten years after the amazing discovery, scientists are petitioning the Mexican government to claim for Unesco World Heritage status to protect the unique formations for future generations.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/picturegalleries/8660364/Amazing-caves-of-giant-crystals-inside-the-Naica-Mine-in-Chihuahua-Mexico.html

Please see link for a good assortment of photos which can't be copied and pasted.

[sakabatou]

1. They found Superman's vacation home.

[iwishiwas]

2. Good to Mexico gov. with all their problems is trying to protect them.

[housewolf]

3. I've seen a show on tv about these crysstal caves

They are unbelievable! Truly amazing. They are extremely hot so explorers could only spend a very limited amount of time for each exploration. There were a few shots of men standing on huge crystal beams and being dwarfed by the immensity of the surrounding crystals that gave a real perspective as to how huge they are. Totally amazing!


Can't remember what channel it was on

[hootinholler]

4. I wonder what that geode would be worth in a gift shop? n/t

[housewolf]

5. The show about this amazing giant crystal cave is showing on Nat'l Geographic tonight & 8/18

If you get the Nat'l Geographic channel, check it out. The caves are amazing and the crystals are astounding, well worth a view if you can catch it.