Ep 16. Siberian Hell Pit

In season 3 episode 16 of What on Earth?, titled Siberian Hell Pit, the show explores an eerie and mysterious site in Siberia that has astounded scientists and researchers for decades. The episode takes viewers on a journey to the deepest, coldest and most remote corners of Siberia's Yamal peninsula, where there exists a gaping sinkhole that is more than 80 meters deep and 20 meters wide.

The sinkhole is known locally as the "doorway to the underworld" or "hell pit" due to the strange and unexplained phenomena that have been observed at the site. The episode delves into the various theories and explanations that have been put forth to explain the origins of the sinkhole, as well as the strange occurrences that have been documented there.

The show examines the first recorded sighting of the Siberian hell pit in the 1980s by a Russian geologist, who was flying over the remote area when he spotted the massive hole in the ground. Since then, scientists and researchers have been studying the site to try and uncover its origins and unravel the mysteries that surround it.

The episode highlights the strange and disturbing discoveries that have been made by researchers who have ventured inside the hell pit, including the discovery of strange and alien-like creatures that inhabit the frigid depths. The show also examines the various theories that have been put forth to explain the origins of the creatures, as well as the possibility that they may be the product of an extraterrestrial influence.

The episode goes on to explore the strange and anomalous magnetic fields that have been detected around the site, and the eerie noises that have been reported by those who have ventured too close to the hell pit. The show also looks at the physical and psychological effects that these phenomena may be having on those who live in the surrounding area, and the impact they may have on the broader environment.

The show concludes by offering some possible explanations for the strange and unexplained phenomena observed at the Siberian hell pit, and the various theories that have been put forth to explain its origins. However, despite the best efforts of scientists and researchers, the true nature of the hell pit continues to remain shrouded in mystery and intrigue, leaving viewers with more questions than answers about this enigmatic and bizarre site in the heart of Siberia.