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Potholes are formed when tiny cracks in the road surface – usually caused by traffic – allow water to seep in.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Potholes occur when water penetrates the surface of the road and affects the underlying base material, said Jennifer De Prez, a city spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2024

Potholes in the streets of Kampala, the capital of Uganda.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Potholes caused misery in 2023 on a scale not seen in years, but scientists hope technology like self-healing roads will help rid us of them for good.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2024

Clapham, a station on the Midland Railway, is an excellent centre for Ingleborough and the Potholes.

From Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England by Smith, W. P. Haskett