Hunting, Mining for Opals in Lightning Ridge Australia

Описание: Meet the legend, Otto a long-time opal hunter, gouging for the opal in Lightning Ridge.

We are approximately 45-foot (14 meters) underground in this video.

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Lightning Ridge Opal Field
Lightning Ridge is the most famous opal field in the world
Lightning Ridge is located in New South Wales, Australia
Lightning Ridge is home to some of the world's finest opals

History of Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge was first settled in the 1890s
The town was named after a lightning bolt that struck a nearby tree
Lightning Ridge quickly became a boom town

The different types of opal found at Lightning Ridge
There are many different types of opal found at Lightning Ridge
The most common type of opal is the white opal
Other types of opal found at Lightning Ridge include black opal, blue opal, and green opal

How to get to Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge is located about 600 kilometers from Sydney
The best way to get to Lightning Ridge is by car
There are also flights from Sydney to Lightning Ridge

Tips for opal hunting at Lightning Ridge
Do your research before you go
Get a good guide
Be prepared to spend a lot of time