sinkhole
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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
Homes have been evacuated after a sinkhole believed to be from an old mine opened up and swallowed a road sweeper.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
A major incident has been declared over what police have called a sinkhole at a canal in Shropshire, leaving boats either stricken in a gaping cavity or teetering on the edge of a drop.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
The reason this sinkhole had done such massive damage to the school was that all the portables were connected by wooden walkways.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
Vocabulary lists containing sinkhole
Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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Earth Science - Introductory
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