LOOK INSIDE: The World’s MOST GAPING HOLE Found In Utah!

Mind-Blowing Size & Depth

• 2.5 miles wide and 0.75 miles deep (that’s nearly a mile deep!)
• Covers an incredible 1,900 acres.
• The vertical distance from the bottom to the rim is double the height of One World Trade Center.
• Over 500 miles of roads deep inside!
• Visible from space! Astronauts have reported seeing this giant hole from the space shuttle.

What is the Kennecott Copper Mine?

• Located in the Oquirrh Mountains, southwest of Salt Lake City.
• The largest human made excavation on Earth.
• The deepest open-pit mine in the world!

What Does It Produce?

This mine isn’t just famous for its size—it’s also incredibly productive:

• More copper than any other mine in history.
• Produces gold, silver, and molybdenum too.
• It’s the second-largest copper producer in the United States.

If you're thinking that you want to check it out in person, you can! Self-guided tours are available from April to October (weather permitting.) You can check out all the exhibits that highlight the mine's history and the daily operations. If it's during the off-season, you can still take a virtual tour. Utah’s Kennecott Copper Mine is more than just a massive hole, it’s a piece of history, and a must-see for anyone visiting the Salt Lake City area.

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