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Sinkholes often occur when underground rivers erode the rock beneath the Earth's surface. Eventually, the land above is no longer sufficiently supported and collapses into the cave that has developed beneath it. They are more common in places with limestone, as it is easily eroded.
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What are the depessionns in the ground called?
They are called sinkholes
How does sinkholes form?
sinkholes form by eating the insides of the ground and then they forget to throw it up so it stays underground
How do sinkholes appear?
There are a few different ways that sinkholes can form. Often, there is a layer of limestone or some other layer of water soluble material under the ground, and it is slowly dissolved by water seeping down from above. This leaves a gap and these gaps sometimes collapse.
How is over pumping groundwater related to the formation of sinkholes?
The over pumping of ground water is leading to sinkholes because the suction is forcing the ground in. Also the loss of moisture in the ground of the pumping is keeping the ground from being stable.
How is over pumping groundwater related to formation of sinkholes?
The over pumping of ground water is leading to sinkholes because the suction is forcing the ground in. Also the loss of moisture in the ground of the pumping is keeping the ground from being stable.
How do you think overpumping groundwater is related the formation of sinkholes?
The over pumping of ground water is leading to sinkholes because the suction is forcing the ground in. Also the loss of moisture in the ground of the pumping is keeping the ground from being stable.
How do you think overpumping groundwater is related o the formation of sinkholes?
The over pumping of ground water is leading to sinkholes because the suction is forcing the ground in. Also the loss of moisture in the ground of the pumping is keeping the ground from being stable.
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.
Are there any sinkholes in India?
Yes there are. Deccan Traps on mainland India and Barren Island, Baratang and Narcondam on the Andaman Islands.
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.
