Take one look at the giant sinkholes that pockmark China's southwestern regions and it's easy to see why they are dubbed "tiankeng" — a Mandarin word meaning "heavenly pits." Not only do the ...

China’s enormous sinkholes are drawing huge crowds of tourists, but experts caution that the influx of visitors poses a serious risk to the delicate ecosystems within these natural wonders.

At least six people were killed and 16 were injured after a large sinkhole swallowed a bus in northern China, according to multiple reports. Four people remain missing after the bus went front ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A traffic officer in the city of Hangzhou, China, was patrolling a busy intersection when he noticed cracks forming in the road. He sprung into action, blocking off ...

Deep in China's Fengjie County lies a natural wonder that has fascinated experts for decades. The Xiaozhai Tiankeng sinkhole is vast. Probably formed centuries ago by collapsing caves and ...