P1 MB Sinkholes

                                                How does it affect people? Sinkholes affect people because they can... They can break buildings and cause economic loss They can pollute ground water sources sickening people People can die if they get stuck in a sinkhole What are the economical damages of sinkholes? Sinkholes are very expensive some of the economical damages are... It can cause building to collapse causing hundreds of thousands of dollars to business A small sinkhole costs $10,000-$15,000 or more to repair A medium sinkhole can cost $20,000- $100,000 or more to repair

                                                                  What are sinkholes? Sinkholes are holes in the ground created by erosion. Sinkholes can be man made or nature made. Most sinkholes are made when their is excess water in the ground that is not properly drained.                                                            How are sinkhole created? Sinkholes are created when  limestone dissolves, pores and cracks are enlarged and carries acidic water. The land surface above collapses or sinks into the cavities or when surface material is carried downward into the voids. What is needed for sinkholes to form? Forming a sinkhole requires specific conditions. For a sinkhole to form you would need... Loose ground Heavy rain Erosion Improperly drained water in the ground