Kentucky’s karst landscape is full of unique geological challenges. The Kentucky Geological Survey found 112 verified sinkholes in this area. These sinkholes were shaped by thousands of years of limestone dissolving. These formations show patterns linked to groundwater and bedrock fractures. They give us important insights into subsurface risks. Data analysis shows sinkhole development is […]
Southwestern Kentucky’s landscape has a hidden story. It sits on top of soluble limestone, a sign of karst terrain that can collapse suddenly. Water dissolving rock layers underground creates voids, leading to sinkholes without warning. The area is also in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, making it riskier. Fault lines in porous limestone speed up […]
Central Kentucky’s unique geology makes it perfect for sinkholes. The area is in the Western Pennyroyal karst belt. Here, limestone bedrock slowly dissolves, creating underground tunnels. This leaves the surface terrain at risk for sudden collapses. Marion County’s landscape shows this geological truth. It has over 43 documented sinkholes, as the Kentucky Geological Survey’s detailed […]
Kentucky’s unique geology shapes its landscape in ways few states see. The region sits atop carbonate bedrock, a rock type that dissolves over time. This creates sinkholes and underground drainage systems. This is what makes karst landscapes common in nearly half of the state. Lewis County is in the Western Pennyroyal karst region. Here, eight […]
Central Kentucky’s karst topography makes sinkholes a common sight. Lee County is built on limestone bedrock, a key feature of the area. This bedrock slowly dissolves as groundwater moves through it, leading to underground voids that can collapse. Recent surveys found 68 sinkholes in the area, as reported by the Kentucky Geological Survey. These sinkholes […]
Eastern Kentucky’s landscape holds secrets beneath its surface. The area sits on carbonate rock layers, a sign of karst terrain. Water dissolves these rocks slowly, making underground cavities that sometimes collapse. The Kentucky Geological Survey has found two collapse features here. These fit into the state’s karst patterns, where water flows through fractured rock. Geological […]
Northern Kentucky is known for its sinkholes. This is because it sits on a karst landscape. Karst is made of soluble rocks like limestone. Water dissolves these rocks, creating holes underground that can collapse or show up on the surface. Kentucky’s Geological Survey says 92 counties, including Kenton, have karst features. The local terrain is […]
South-central Kentucky’s landscape has a hidden story. It sits on ancient Mississippian limestone bedrock. This rock is key to the area’s risk of ground collapses. The Western Pennyroyal karst region is where this rock is found. Water dissolves minerals in this rock, creating underground voids over time. Elevation changes are important in this process. The […]
Central Kentucky’s unique geology makes it perfect for sinkholes. The area sits on Ordovician limestone bedrock, a rock that’s easily dissolved. This rock was formed 450 million years ago, under the sea. Rainwater picks up carbon dioxide as it goes through the soil, making weak acid. Over time, this acid dissolves the limestone, creating holes […]