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sinkhole

[singk-hohl] / ˈsɪŋkˌhoʊl /


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The goal is to better understand the geological processes that influence sinkhole formation, disappearing streams, and underground water movement.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

A massive sinkhole nearly 30 feet deep swallowed his backyard, coming within 3 feet of the house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Initially thought to be caused by a sinkhole, engineers later said the embankment in Whitchurch had collapsed, causing water to flood out.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Rev Fillery said the 300-year-old tomb had caved "quite suddenly" into a "large sinkhole".

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Nok was so distracted that she failed to notice that the forest path led straight into a sinkhole.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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