How can the understanding of the role of stress and strain in the overburden materials overlying karst bedrock be improved to better predict cover-collapse sinkholes in Florida?

Sinkholes are a somewhat common occurrence in Florida caused by natural and man-made phenomena. As the water levels in Florida's aquifer fluctuates, it ... Apr 29, 2014 ... "You really get strong erosion of the limestone when you're in a tropical moist environment like Florida," says Bradshaw. "That's where the rate ... Mar 13, 2013 ... Sinkholes have always been a part of Florida life, mainly because of geological conditions that allow groundwater to dissolve subterranean limestone. What is a sinkhole? Sinkholes are part of the slow, natural process of erosion in Florida's limestone terrain that occur over thousands of years. These common ... Jan 31, 2025 ... The Florida Highway Patrol and the Suwannee County Sheriff's Office are currently directing traffic around a sinkhole that opened late Thursday afternoon. 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. 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, ... An extreme example occurred in Florida on February 25, 1998 ... Sinkholes sometimes cause problems for transportation infrastructure in the Commonwealth. Oct 11, 2024 ... Sinkholes are a frequent occurrence in Florida due to the state's underlying limestone foundation, which is prone to erosion. When excessive ...