Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
On November 20, 1980, a Texaco drilling crew accidentally pierced the ceiling of a salt mine beneath Lake Peigneur in Louisiana, creating a massive whirlpool that drained the 1,300-acre lake in just three hours. Barges, a tugboat, and millions in equipment were swallowed as the lake reversed nearby canals and temporarily formed the tallest waterfall in state history. Could you imagine witnessing a lake vanish like this? Comment your thoughts below.
On November 20, 1980, a Texaco drilling crew accidentally pierced the ceiling of a salt mine beneath Lake Peigneur in Louisiana, creating a massive whirlpool that drained the 1,300-acre lake in just three hours. Barges, a tugboat, and millions in equipment were swallowed as the lake reversed nearby canals and temporarily formed the tallest waterfall in state history. Could you imagine witnessing a lake vanish like this? Comment your thoughts below.
