There’s a hole in Oregon’s coast that leads straight into the roaring waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is seemingly endless, plunging deep down into the Earth. Known as Thor’s Well, or the drainpipe of the Pacific, the sinkhole is a spectacular sight for tourists and locals alike.
When the tide is high and the winds are whipping, water explodes against the sides of the natural well in a spectacular show.
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The best time to go is an hour before high tide, so visitors can see the formation as it fills up and, eventually, as water shoots over the crevices and into the air.
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When the water is calm, it looks like it is being sucked down to the bottom of the ocean. The sight is almost like a cross between a whirlpool and a collection of waterfalls.
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According to scientists who have studied Thor’s Well, it is probable that it began as a cave, and that the roof of the cave collapsed and disappeared over time.
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The Oregon Coast is a stunning place as it is, with pine trees, fog, and hiking trails on one side and the ocean on the other.
Charles (Chuck) Peterson / Flickr Thor’s Well elevates this natural beauty even further, lending to a spectacle not seen in many other places on the planet.
It can be dangerous to get near Thor’s Well. Visitors must be careful to not get too close, as it is easy for people to lose their balance on the uneven rock.
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The well is located in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, which is part of the Siuslaw National Forest. It’s near Cook’s Chasm, which can be reached by Captain Cook’s Trail.
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Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is located in Yachats, Oregon. Thor’s Well is a natural wonder, and is well worth the trip to the picturesque coast.
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Thor’s Well elevates this natural beauty even further, lending to a spectacle not seen in many other places on the planet.
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