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  2. A sinkhole is a depression in the ground that has no natural external surface drainage. Basically, this means that when it rains, all of the water stays inside the sinkhole and typically drains into the subsurface. Sinkholes are most common in what geologists call, “karst terrain.”

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    A sinkhole is a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface layer. The term is sometimes used to refer to doline, enclosed depressions that are also known as shakeholes, and to openings where surface water enters into underground passages known as ponor, swallow hole or swallet.

  4. 6 days ago · Ensure the sink hole is not caused by a broken pipe or water leak. If the inside of the hole is wet or smells foul, take steps to remedy the problem before attempting to fill the sinkhole.

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  5. This article describes the visual signs that a sinkhole is likely or is already developing in an area: sinkhole warning signs. We discuss: how we inspect a property for signs of sink holes, subsidences, collapses. Types of sink holes, signs of sink holes. Causes of sinkholes. Sink hole damage and risks.

  6. Essentially, a sinkhole is any hole in the ground formed by erosion and the drainage of water. It can be just a few meters across or large enough to swallow a whole building. Sinkholes are pits in the ground that occur in areas where water collects without external drainage.

  7. Sep 28, 2021 · Unless it's a deep, dramatic hole like the one above, called a “cover collapse” sinkhole, it may take a professional geologist to tell you for sure what you have. Here’s a excellent graphic presentation from the University of Florida Geology Department to help you recognize the signs of sinkhole develpment and types of sinkholes.

  8. Aug 7, 2017 · Frequently Asked Questions. Geology. What is the difference between a sinkhole and a pothole? A sinkhole is a closed natural depression in the ground surface caused by removal of material below the ground and either collapse or gradual subsidence of the surface into the resulting void.

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