Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Extension
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Extension
  • Canada
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil
  1. Bing Gallery
  2. Canada
  3. 2021
  4. January 02
  5. Sơn Đoòng cave in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, Vietnam
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios Sơn Đoòng cave in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, Vietnam

January 02, 2021

Sơn Đoòng cave in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, Vietnam

© David A Knight/Shutterstoc

A universe underground

When Vietnamese farmer Hồ Khanh stumbled upon this cave in 1991, it was immediately clear the gaping mouth led to a huge, dark, untouched chamber, complete with a free-flowing underground river. What couldn't have been clear to him then was that this cave, now known as Sơn Đoòng, is by far the world's largest in volume.

Lacking gear to explore the cave further, Khanh could only wander back home and tell friends about his discovery. But he was unable to retrace his steps to the cavern, his tracks engulfed by the jungle. Relegated to rumour, the cave went unexplored for almost two decades until a visiting team of British cavers caught wind of Khanh's tale. In 2009, Khanh led them to Sơn Đoòng after a long search, and explorations commenced that found the cave was vast beyond anyone's expectations.

Sơn Đoòng is over 457 million cubic metres in volume, with its main chamber about 200 metres high, almost 150 metres wide, and stretching more than 4.8 kilometres, large enough to fly a Boeing 747 through—but look out for the 15-storey stalagmites. One of the cave's massive dolines—sunken, sun-exposed sections like the one seen here—hosts an entire rainforest ecosystem. And that's just what we know so far: Cave divers have yet to fully explore Sơn Đoòng's subterranean river, and vast passages found as recently as 2019 have only added to what's known of the cave's enormity.

cave nature outdoor water landscape mountain fog waterfall

Related Images

Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands) in Santa Cruz, ArgentinaCueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands) in Santa Cruz, Argentina
Scuba diver exploring the underwater cenotes near Puerto Aventuras, MexicoScuba diver exploring the underwater cenotes near Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
Cycling across a natural rock arch in the desert near Moab, UtahCycling across a natural rock arch in the desert near Moab, Utah
Square Tower House in Mesa Verde National Park, ColoradoSquare Tower House in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Flowing river inside a glacier cave, Vatnajökull, IcelandFlowing river inside a glacier cave, Vatnajökull, Iceland
To Sua Ocean Trench on the south coast of Upolu Island in SamoaTo Sua Ocean Trench on the south coast of Upolu Island in Samoa
Ancient rock tombs carved into the cliff near Dalyan, TurkeyAncient rock tombs carved into the cliff near Dalyan, Turkey
Porto Flavia, Sardinia, ItalyPorto Flavia, Sardinia, Italy

Today on Bing

Skyline of Prague, Czech Republic

Skyline of Prague, Czech Republic

Jan 02, 2022
The whirlpool in Myllykoski scenic area at winter in Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Finland

The whirlpool in Myllykoski scenic area at winter in Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Finland

Jan 02, 2020
For Science Fiction Day, inventor Nikola Tesla and his ‘magnifying transmitter’

For Science Fiction Day, inventor Nikola Tesla and his ‘magnifying transmitter’

Jan 02, 2019
Evergreen trees at Lake O'Hara, Yoho National Park, B.C.

Evergreen trees at Lake O'Hara, Yoho National Park, B.C.

Jan 02, 2018
A climber in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness in Montana

A climber in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness in Montana

Jan 02, 2017
Gapstow Bridge in Central Park, New York City

Gapstow Bridge in Central Park, New York City

Jan 02, 2016

Related Tags

cave nature water landscape surrounded outdoor canyon rock mountain old waterfall swimming stone lake painting drawing art abstract child art fresh
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
Download 1920x1080
  • © 2022 Peapix.com
  • API
  • App
  • Privacy
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.