Siberia, Mir Mine
This is a truly remarkable drone photo. The Mir Mine is, after all, one of the first and largest diamond mines ever. Discovered in 1955 under the Soviet Union, it has been in operation ever since. The massive open-pit structure resembles a giant crater etched into the Earth, revealing the scale of human industry and ambition. Seen from above, it looks otherworldly, like a scar on the planet’s surface.
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This photo highlights both the natural beauty of Siberia and the immense footprint left by decades of relentless diamond mining.
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