Tag Archives: subsidence

Sinkholes – Are you at risk?

By | April 17, 2018

There is something highly unnerving about the thought that the ground can give way into a gaping void that can swallow trees, cars, structures, and even people. How frightened should you be of sinkholes? While they can be catastrophic, they are not entirely unpredictable. Includes recent news events.

Cracked, baby, cracked: The earth is splitting up with us humans

By | February 1, 2017

Ground cracks and long fissures in dry areas can indicate an over-extraction of groundwater. Some view these features as a sign of End Times or earthquakes. At least, it’s the end of easy to access clean water.