The Abyss (Earthquake Fissure) (Nanaimo, British Columbia)

Canada / British Columbia / Nanaimo / Nanaimo, British Columbia
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An earthquake fissure opens a crack in the ground here. It's only about 0.75 meters wide, but its depth is always interesting to speculate on.
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Coordinates:   49°7'43"N   123°58'22"W

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  • the fissure probably results from the old coal mining in the area, as the ground collapses into the old mine tunnels.
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