Here Are 8 Sinkholes In Missouri That Will Leave You Terrified Of The Earth
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Stephanie Butler
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Missouri is susceptible to sinkholes, when the earth opens up and shifts around forming a hole. Sinkholes can be quite small or rather large, and are a danger mostly because they can often occur suddenly without warning. Imagine the earth suddenly opening beneath you!
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In August of 2013, this sinkhole opened up and was the largest sinkhole Springfield had ever seen.
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Obviously not a new problem, but definitely a big one.
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In 2012, this brave guy climbed 40 feet up this sinkhole. It made me nervous just watching him. This sinkhole was formed when the roof of a huge cavern, containing an underground lake, collapsed. The sinkhole it formed has an opening in the bottom through which you can view the lake.
Suddenly appearing on the lot of a car dealership, there was disagreement as to who was responsible for the repairs.
A major problem for MoDOT back in 2010.
If it wasn’t so scary, it might actually be kind of cool.
As scary as sinkholes may be, they aren’t all bad. Sinkholes were responsible for creating a lot of interesting geological wonders. Have you ever had to encounter a sinkhole near where you live? Please share your comments and stories below.
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