Thor's well - Oregon Coast - Cape Perpetua, USA | Travelling Adda

    Thor's Well

Thor's well is a part of Cape Perpetua. It is a large natural hole located in rock bed along cape perpetua in the USA Oregon, next to Pacific Ocean that seems to be draining the sea.

Low tide is the safest time to go to get up close to it and see how it works . The water won't fill over the top as often during this time.

Is It Dangerous?

Yes, it has a reputation of being extremely dangerous , but its not anymore dangerous than the surrounding jagged coast. During storms or high tide when water washes violently over the rocks and funnels into the hole, unsuspecting visitors to the site run the risk of being swept right into the maelstrom. 

THOR'S WELL

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Thor's well on the Oregon Coast
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Thor's well on the Oregon Coast
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Thor's well on the Oregon Coast
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Thor's well on the Oregon Coast


Facts

  • The Depth of Thor's well is estimated to be around 6.1 metres ( 20 feet ) deep.
  • Thor's well endures a cycle of water flowing into the hole,and then erupting to heights of 6.1 metres and the surrounding waer is then quickly sucked back in to the hole.
  • It is thought that Thor's well was originally a cave that had the roof collapsed in, due to constant water erosion. 
  • Rocks surrounding Thor's well are mostly basalt,while water that fills and empties in the hole is saltwater from the ocean.
  • Many images exaggerate the actual diameter of Thor's well, which is actually only around 3 metres ( 10 feet ).





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