Breathtaking aerial photograph

The Artificial Sinkhole in Guatemala City

We tend to think of sinkholes as terrifying natural phenomena. However, some are naturally occurring, while others are man-made. This sinkhole in the photo, unfortunately, was caused by artificial means. It occurred in a residential area of Guatemala City in 2010 and swallowed an entire building whole. Investigations suggest that burst sewer and stormwater pipes were likely the cause.

This sinkhole was estimated to be 18 meters wide and 100 meters deep, triggered by heavy rains from Tropical Storm Agatha. The ground, primarily composed of volcanic pumice, is easily eroded, leading to the formation of such sinkholes. While technically not a sinkhole by definition, one has to marvel at the drone technology used to capture this photo.

Hasebe – The Giant Pink Rabbit

Scared of pink bunnies? What’s even scarier is when they’re giant, and turning rotten grey. This enormous rabbit was installed as an art installation in 2005 on a hill in Colletto Fava, Northern Italy. Originally, it was a whopping 200 feet long and 20 feet high. It’s designed to look like it has its “guts” spilling out, giving the impression that it has fallen from the sky.

What was the purpose of this artwork? It’s said to have been intended to give visitors the feeling of stepping into the Lilliputian world of “Gulliver’s Travels.” It was originally intended to be installed for 20 years, so its deadline is set for 2025, but due to the cold climate and the passage of time, the rabbit has gradually been losing its form.