Climate change, rampant rain, and over-extraction of groundwater are all contributing factors. Learning why sinkholes are on the rise in Florida can assist residents and officials in planning for ...

Sinkholes develop through groundwater migration and dissolution of the bedrock over time. The dissolution causes the formation of voids, which commonly remain undiscovered if the overlying soil ...

A new study published in Nature Cities found that 25 of the 28 largest U.S. cities are sinking.San Antonio is sinking at a ...

Sinkholes usually form over time by a phenomenon called karst processes in which groundwater breaks down minerals in the underlying soluble rock. The dissolved minerals create spaces inside the ...

A major reason is too much groundwater is being pumped out, new research shows, threatening buildings and infrastructure nationwide. By Mira Rojanasakul A new analysis of America’s 28 largest ...

Sinkholes usually form over time by a phenomenon called karst processes in which groundwater breaks down minerals in the underlying soluble rock. The dissolved minerals create spaces inside the ...

While most sinkholes naturally occur, recent human activity contributes to their increased appearances. According to the American Geosciences Institute, over-pumping of groundwater, mining ...