How can the long-term sustainability of Florida's karst aquifers, which are closely linked to sinkhole formation, be ensured in the face of increasing water demand and potential climate change impacts?

(j) “Sinkhole loss” means structural damage to the covered building, including the foundation, caused by sinkhole activity. Contents coverage and additional ... May 24, 2018 ... The main trigger for sinkholes is water—too much of it, or too little. The normally moist soil of Florida has a stabilizing effect on karst. But ... Sep 29, 2023 ... "Drilling wells — if you do enough of it — (weakens) the support that water gives (the ground).” Many people associate sinkholes with Florida ... Feb 25, 2025 ... Sinkholes can form anywhere in Florida, but the highest activity level occurs in west central Florida because of the karst limestone environment. Feb 11, 2025 ... Sinkholes are common in Florida, largely due to the limestone, dolomite and other types of porous rock underlying much of the state, according ... Jan 14, 2022 ... As water dissolves the limestone, it creates cracks and holes in the stone. The soil above then seeps down causing a pit to form. Much of ... Dissolution sinkholes. Occur when rainfall and surface water percolate through joints in limestone. The dissolved material is carried away from the surface and ... Jan 14, 2023 ... Why Are the California Storms Causing Sinkholes? ... Sinkholes are most common in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and ... Aug 18, 2023 ... When the ground below is no longer strong enough to support the weight of what is on top, there may be a sinkhole. Sinkholes can happen anywhere ... Sep 18, 2013 ... Q: I keep hearing in the news about sinkholes in Florida. What causes them? A: Most of Florida is underlain by a rock called limestone.