The Xiaozhai Tiankeng, often called the “Heavenly Pit,” stands as the planet’s largest and deepest known sinkhole. This extraordinary geological formation located in southwestern China has captivated ...

Sinkholes usually form over time by a phenomenon called karst processes in which groundwater breaks down minerals in the underlying soluble rock. The dissolved minerals create spaces inside the ...

“It’s actually a hot topic in research right now — how sinkholes form and how we can alert before one happens." Despite the quick response from road crews, some drivers are still uneasy.

A local disaster emergency was declared in the Tarentum borough after the formation of a sinkhole resulted in the immediate ...

Florida has long been famous as a state of lovely beaches and pleasant weather, but it contains a hidden threat—sinkholes. Sinkholes have surged in the last few years, leveling houses, highways ...

Bellevue neighborhood regains water after a main break causes a sinkhole, disrupting local traffic and businesses.

Infrastructure built on such dolomite areas are inherently vulnerable, especially where there are leaking water or sewer ...

Ernst Kastning, a retired geology professor who taught at Radford University in Virginia, said sinkholes are often a natural reaction to a sudden change, like torrential rain. They can form as all ...

According to official records, the phenomenon has affected 21 households, totaling 92 residents. About 12–15 hectares of ...