It Looks Like A Portal To Hell But The Reality Is An Amazing Modern Marvel
By
Michael Avery in
Amazing
On 31st October 2016
This hole looks like the mouth of hell. It may look dangerous at first glance, but it's really not malevolent. You may wonder where this hole came from and where the water goes. Calm down! It's a manmade wonder.
This famous hole has become an attraction for people all over the world. This beautiful place is the dam of the Conchos situated in the Serra da Estrela, Portugal. The mysterious hole is actually a part of the hydroelectric system.
#1 Within this lagoon in Portugal is an extraordinary sight.
#2 You have to hike through the mountains to see it.
#3 Once you get there, you'll be richly rewarded.
#4 You can just make it out in the distance here.
#5 A large hole, with water cascading into it, looks like it leads to the center of the Earth.
#6 You can see how big it is by using the people on the right for scale.
#7 This massive hole is actually man-made.
#8 The water that enters the hole powers a hydroelectric dam.
#9 This may not be a natural wonder, but it's a wonder all the same.
#10 The images of this hole are going viral on the internet.
#11 The video captured by Helder Afonso made this place famous overnight.
#12 The hydroelectric dam that the hole powers was constructed in 1955.
#13 The water stream actually goes into a nearby pond after passing through the dam.
#14 The tunnel is 1519 meters long.
#15 I wouldn't recommend going for a swim near this hole.
#16 It is an amazing manmade construction with a beautiful natural backdrop.
#17 If you come to Portugal and like hiking, it is well worth a visit!
#18 Here is some beautiful aerial footage of the hole.
