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How do sinkholes form?
Sinkholes are formed when the supporting water table runs dry and the ground no longer has this strata to stand on. This happens in the states of Florida and Georgia in the US because they have more underground rivers than most. The ground simply collapses down the now dry rivers that were once filled with water. These are the first real signs of a major drought.
What landscape has caves and sinkholes and deep valleys?
its called KARST TOPOGRAPHY
What is a Solution Valley?
Several sinkholes merging to create a larger depression called a solution valley.
Is walmart open on Christmas day in panama city beach Florida?
I was there yesterday and they said they were not open xmas day
How many times has UF beat FSU in a row?
The Florida Gators have beaten The Florida State Seminoles 7 Times in a row.
Where do sinkholes happen?
sinkholes mostly happen at FLORIDA
Is Florida known for sinkholes?
Yes
What are the most common state in US that produce sinkholes?
FLORIDA
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.
What have you learned about sinkholes in tangerine Florida?
I learnd the same thing you learnd
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 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.
Does Florida and Gulf coast have mass wasting?
yes florida has sinkholes as 1 of maste wastin but gulf i dk if it does or not.
Are there many sinkholes in Atlanta?
no
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
What are the three causes of sinkholes in Florida?
Florida has a lot of porous limestone underneath the surface. It can hold lots of water in underground aquifers. As groundwater flows through the limestone, it forms an eroded landscape called karst, known for caves, springs and sinkholes.
How many people died in sinkholes?
10000
