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Q: What states are prone to sinkholes?
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Why is Florida prone to sinkholes?

Florida is prone to sinkholes because of the amount of water that is in the ground. The water under the ground moves to a different location, which in turn leaves an empty space.


What factors make the Yucatan Peninsula prone to sinkholes?

Nice try Mr. Webb


In which state are sinkholes most common?

There are a variety of places throughout the world of course but New Orleans and area are covered in them. Answer: In areas of karst topography, where limestone has been eroded by the acididity and flow of rainwater.


Why does Florida law mandate Home Insurance Companies inspect and insure homes for potential sinkholes?

Sinkholes are a common place occurrence in much of the state of Florida. This is the reason the states legislature has mandated that insurance companies offer coverage for losses that may result from sinkholes.


Where can you find sinkholes?

You can find sinkholes in fl


Where do sinkholes happen?

sinkholes mostly happen at FLORIDA


Who do sinkholes affect?

Sinkholes, as we know it, can affect anyone.


How do humans adapt to sinkholes?

They don't. Sinkholes are filled in.


Can you list the 5 top states with most dangerous sinkholes?

Fl,tx,pa,al,ok


Are there any sinkholes in Michigan?

Michigan is a state that is very familiar with sinkholes. On their lower peninsula alone there are close to 200 sinkholes.


What are the differences between subsidence sinkholes and collapse sinkholes?

subsidence sinkholes are different from collapse sinkholes in two ways . first,subsidence sinkholes ocer when there is almost no overburn,or material,above the limestone. collapse sinkholes happen when there is thick overburn. secondly, subsidence sinkholes occur slowly, over time, while collapse foms quckly beacause of human activity , such as well drilling.


Is Washington earthquake prone?

it is prone. In fact it is in the top five most quake states. So yeah it is prone to earthquakes. by Abbigail