North-Central Florida’s karst landscape is complex. It has geology and hydrology working together. Underneath, there’s soluble Ocala limestone bedrock, a key part of the Florida aquifer system. This porous foundation meets permeable Cypresshead sands and clay-rich Coosawhatchie layers. Together, they create conditions for ground instability. Between 1973 and 2007, state surveys found 337 subsidence incidents […]
Northwest Florida’s unique geology makes it prone to land stability issues. The area’s Eocene-era limestone bedrock, covering 78% of the land, dissolves with water exposure. This creates karst terrain, where underground cavities can collapse under pressure. The Florida Geological Survey found 133 subsidence events from 1990 to 2008. They use soil analysis and groundwater patterns […]
The unique geology of Indian River County FL makes it prone to ground collapses. The limestone bedrock, a key feature of karst terrain Florida, breaks down when acidic groundwater hits it. This breakdown creates holes that can cause sudden drops in the ground. A 2008 Florida Geological Survey report found 122 cases of ground sinking […]
Southwest Florida’s unique geology makes it prone to sinkholes, like in Lee County. The area sits on porous limestone bedrock, shaped by acidic groundwater over thousands of years. This karst terrain, as shown in the Florida Geological Survey’s 2008 data, highlights the risk in some communities. State geologists divide sinkholes into three types based on […]
North Central Florida’s unique geology makes sinkholes common. Geological surveys show limestone is close to the surface. This karst landscape is shaped by water erosion over millennia. In 2008, state agencies started a mapping project in 11 communities. They found high-risk zones near roads and water sources. They also noted the difference between natural sinkholes […]
North Florida’s unique geology makes the ground unstable often. The area’s porous limestone bedrock, formed over thousands of years, lets water dissolve underground structures. This creates karst landscapes, where sinkholes form as weakened rock collapses under weight. Local data shows important patterns. About 6% of the area’s 637-square-mile space is lakes and rivers. These water […]
Central Florida’s landscape has a hidden danger. Limestone bedrock, shaped over thousands of years, is very porous. This makes it perfect for ground collapse. When water levels change, the ground can collapse. Human actions often make this worse. A 2008 Florida Geological Survey map found 32 sinkholes in places like Orlando and Winter Park. Studies […]
Central Florida’s unique geology makes it prone to ground instability. Beneath the surface, porous limestone bedrock is a key feature of karst landscapes. Acidic rainwater dissolves this rock over time, creating cavities that weaken the earth. Hydrological shifts are key in sinkhole development. Changes in rainfall and groundwater pumping alter underground pressure. Studies by the […]
North Central Florida’s unique geology leads to fast-changing landforms. The area’s karst terrain, made of soluble limestone, creates underground voids. These voids can collapse suddenly. The Florida Geological Survey found 24 verified ground disturbances here from 1998 to 2008. This area covers 548 square miles, with the Suwannee River nearby. Studies show that areas like […]