Central Florida’s unique geology makes it prone to sinkholes, thanks to karst topography. Lake County’s limestone bedrock, shaped by water erosion over millennia, is at risk. The Florida Geological Survey points out high activity near Clermont and Groveland, where rock layers meet groundwater. In the last 20 years, several big sinkhole events have shown the […]
Northwest Florida’s landscape is built on karst terrain, a type of ground that’s very porous. This makes it good for water to flow but also makes it prone to sinkholes. In Holmes County, rainwater slowly eats away at the ground, creating hidden holes that can suddenly appear. The Florida Geological Survey works hard to understand […]
North Florida’s karst landscapes show unique geological patterns, like those in Madison County. The area’s limestone bedrock dissolves over time due to rainwater. This creates underground cavities. This process is driven by acidic groundwater. It explains why 15+ subsidence events were found in 2008 surveys. These events are common in areas like Pinetta, Lamont, and […]
Central Florida’s unique geology makes it perfect for sinkholes. The area sits on porous limestone, a key part of karst terrain. Acidic rainwater slowly dissolves this rock, creating hidden voids that can collapse suddenly. The Florida Geological Survey says dissolution is the main reason for sinkholes. These happen when groundwater eats away at underground layers, […]
Southwest Florida has a hidden world underground. The area is built on karst terrain, a type of limestone that can dissolve. This leads to sinkholes, which are natural depressions. Florida’s sinkholes are common, with over 15% happening in Hendry County. The Floridan Aquifer plays a big role, as it’s a layer of water beneath the […]
Southwest Florida’s unique geology makes it prone to natural ground instability. The area’s karst landscape, formed by ancient limestone, sets the stage for subsurface erosion. Groundwater movement, influenced by Lake Okeechobee, plays a key role in sinkhole formation. State geologists use specific criteria to classify areas. FDEP risk assessments show Glades County FL is at […]
Central Florida’s unique geology makes the ground unstable often. The area sits on porous limestone bedrock, a key feature of karst landscapes. This rock structure lets water erode underground, causing sudden collapses on the surface. A 2008 Florida Geological Survey study found 143 reported sinkhole incidents. These were in places like Sebring and Lake Placid. […]
Central Florida’s karst terrain makes Hardee County’s 638-square-mile area vulnerable. The Florida Geological Survey calls this region a high-risk zone. This is because of its porous limestone bedrock, shaped by dissolving groundwater over millennia. Highway 17 runs through these areas, showing the instability beneath. State records show ground collapses in Hardee County have been happening […]
Central Florida is prone to ground collapses due to its unique geology. The area is built on porous limestone bedrock. This is typical of karst terrain, where water slowly eats away at the rock. This process creates hidden cavities under the ground. When these cavities are disturbed, they can cause sudden depressions on the surface. […]