Giant sinkholes in the world
Sinkholes (hellholes) are a geological phenomenon that creates large holes that can “swallow” swimming pools, roads, houses and people. Recently, in the state of
The cause of sinkholes is still debated by scientists. But the most common reason cited in news reports is that water erodes the soil below the ground, creating a large void and causing the ground surface to collapse, according to the newspaper.Business Insider.
Here are some phenomenasinkholearound the world:
The sinkhole in Guangzhou (China), appeared on January 28, 2013, causing a 100 meter wide area to collapse.2, 10 m deep, swallowed three houses:
A sinkhole about 100 meters deep (equivalent to a 30-story building) and 18 meters in diameter appeared in the middle of the city.
Another sinkhole about 100 meters deep is also in the city.
A sinkhole in Florida (USA), 33 meters deep and more than 100 meters in diameter, swallowed a public swimming pool and sports cars in 2009:
A sinkhole in Texas (USA), 273 m deep, over 80 m in diameter, swallowed many trucks and oil pipelines.
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