Recognizing the signs of a sinkhole forming early can be incredibly difficult. Not only are they highly dangerous, but all of their work happens underground making them nearly impossible to spot. Fortunately, there are a few things you can look… Read More
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The Sinkhole Warning Signs You Need To Look Out For
Over 20% of the United States is susceptible to the formation of sinkholes, but how well are you prepared to recognize one? The United States Geological Survey has noted that Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania are some of the most frequent… Read More
Sinkhole Warning Signs to Look For
A sinkhole can be disastrous. Sinkholes are holes that form in the ground by water drainage or erosion. They can vary in size and occur either slowly over time, or pop up without a moment’s notice. Although some places are… Read More
The Major Types of Sinkholes
Sinkholes are actually a more common occurrence than you would think, and although the frequency of their occurrence varies, they can happen in nearly every state. Sinkholes are ultimately the result of some open cavity beneath the surface. A sinkhole’s… Read More
Sinkhole Safety Tips
Sinkholes, whether small and on your residential street or huge and gulping up cars in the city, are incredibly dangerous. Maintaining proper safety protocols around a sinkhole is a necessity. While sinkholes feel like they appear in an instant, they… Read More
Why Are Sinkholes Such a Big Deal?
Natural sinkholes happen when acidic rainwater seeps down through surface soil and sediment, which eventually reaches a soluble bedrock like sandstone, gypsum, salt, chalk, or a carbonate rock like limestone. This process can last hundreds, even thousands, of years. Eventually,… Read More