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General Category => Science, Technology and Knowledge => Topic started by: rangerrebew on February 12, 2017, 12:40:53 pm
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7 of the World's Most Stunning Sinkholes
A hole in the ground can be impressive—and dangerous.
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By Tim Newcomb
Feb 9, 2017
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The earth collapsing in on itself—sucking away anything in its wake—can happen anywhere, from deep in the ocean to urban environments. And the holes left in the sudden lurch can range in size from just a few feet wide to up to a 1,000. Here are seven of the craziest sinkholes across the globe, ancient and sudden alike.
Fukuoka, Japan
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/g2946/7-of-the-worlds-most-stunning-sinkholes/