Where sinkholes abound?
by Jess (2019-02-18 10:54:59)
Edited on 2019-02-18 10:55:52

In reply to: I'm having an existential crisis.  posted by Tex Francisco


Florida sits on top of limestone
by strangebrew  (2019-02-18 11:03:48)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Eventually, a section will collapse from accumulated rainfall, and form another "lake" (aka sinkhole that has filled with water). Just pull up any map of Florida, and look at all the lakes that have formed over millions of years.

They do occur, but probably on the order of once every few years--not really common enough to worry about, but it is a possibility.


The only rock which improves for climbing when wet ..
by BIGSKYND  (2019-02-18 14:03:40)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

because, of course, there is a reaction going on.