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A sinkhole is a natural massive hole in the Earth's surface. It is caused by the chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks and sandstone. They vary in size and can be up to 600 meters in diameter, can happen slowly or suddenly and occur worldwide. There was a massive sinkhole in Guangzhou, China which workers filled in. Another example is Daisetta in Texas at 2010.
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How can a pond or lake be formed in a sinkhole?
Use dynamite to blow it up. If there's water down there it should start to rise&&fill up the sink hole.
What continent is subjected to world's largest ozone hole?
Ozone layer has hole in it above Antartica continent. It is located in southern hemisphere.
What is the hole in the back of the sink called?
backsplash or overflow... :)
What minerals are used in the making of a sink?
If you mean a sink hole, then its calcium carbonate (CaCO3) ie limestone.
What continent is closest to the largest ozone hole?
The largest ozone hole is over Antarctica, which is a continent.
What is the biggest hole in the world?
Dean's Blue Hole in the Bahamas is the largest sinkhole in the world.
What continent is subjected to the world's largest ozone hole?
The largest ozone hole is over Antarctica.
Where did the word sinkhole originate?
The word "sinkhole" originates from the Middle Low German term "sinken" which means to sink, and "hohl" which means hole. It has been used in English since the 18th century to describe a depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of surface layer materials.
What would be the world's largest country if Australia sank?
If Australia sank, Russia would still be the largest country. If Australia doesn't sink, Russia will still be the largest country. Australlia is the 6th largest country in the world.If Australia sank, Russia would still be the largest country. If Australia doesn't sink, Russia will still be the largest country. Australlia is the 6th largest country in the world.
How can I tell if it's an animal hole or a sink hole?
usaully an animal hole wont be to big and the ground around the sink hole may be soft.
What actors and actresses appeared in Sink Hole - 2011?
The cast of Sink Hole - 2011 includes: Carey Burtt as Carey Sara Minisquero as Sink
How can a pond or lake be formed in a sinkhole?
Use dynamite to blow it up. If there's water down there it should start to rise&&fill up the sink hole.
What is the definition of a subsidence?
The definition of subsidence is the decreasing or caving in of an area of land. A real world example of a subsidence would be a sink hole, having the land sink in gradually.
Why was people on the titanic boat?
Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ship in the world, and not expected to sink.
What is a big bowl in the ground?
a sink hole
What was the biggest recorded sink hole?
HURRICANE
What causes a sink hole?
Virgina balls
