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Sinkholes: Danger Beneath the Surface

In Guatemala, a massive sinkhole opens up in a downtown district, swallowing a three-story building. In Florida, part of a residence collapses into a 30-foot wide sinkhole, killing a 36-year old man. In Louisiana, a 26-acre sinkhole creates a chemical lake that threatens wetlands, wildlife and nearby communities. What are sinkholes, and what causes them… Read more »