World's Largest Glacial Pothole - Eynon, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ripraff
N 41° 30.731 W 075° 34.468
18T E 452062 N 4595775
Archibald Pothole is in Archibald Pothole State Park, Pennsylvania. It is free and open to the public. There is parking at the site.
Waymark Code: WMYM20
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This pothole was formed during the Wisconsin Glacial Period. Melting glacial water caused gravel and rock fragments to swirl and form the pothole.

Some of the comments on the roadside attractions site complained about no signs. There were signs to explain the pothole when we went.

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"The pothole is 38 feet deep and has an elliptical shape. The diameter of the pothole decreases downward. The largest diameter is 42 feet by 24 feet. At the bottom it is 17 feet by 14 feet. The pothole has a volume of about 18,600 cubic feet, so could hold about 140,000 gallons. "
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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