Giant Crystal Cave!

A giant crystal cave described as “Superman’s fortress.” Magnificent crystals up to 36 feet long and weighing 55 tons. Scorching-hot temperatures that could kill a human after just 15 minutes of exposure. Those are the descriptions of a newly-discovered cavern deep underground in Mexico that National Geographic is calling “one of the greatest natural marvels on the planet.”

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In October, the National Geographic Channel aired “Into the Lost Crystal Caves,” a two-hour special on the discovery and exploration of the Cueva de los Cristales, the Crystal Cave. More details, photos, and video on National Geographic here: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com

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© Speleoresearch & Films / Oscar Necoechea

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© Speleoresearch & Films / Oscar Necoechea

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© Speleoresearch & Films / Oscar Necoechea

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Commenting on post : Giant Crystal Cave!
Posted by Darryn - 10/09/2010 11:02 AM

Great googly moogly! That does not look real. Wikipedia has more details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_the_Crystals

Posted by Don - 10/11/2010 06:35 AM

Great! They found Superman’s fortress of Solitude, now he is going to have to move.

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