What Is a Sinkhole, How Are Sinkholes Formed, and Where Do Sinkholes Occur In the United States?
Sinkholes are common in humid areas where limestone forms the underlying bedrock. Geologists refer to these areas as karst. Sinkholes are formed when ground water reacts chemically with the limestone and dissolves it over time, causing either a depression or a hole in the ground. Large holes result when the dissolved limestone is part of … Read more