What are the considerations for maintaining and repairing underground infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, cables) in areas susceptible to sinkholes in Florida?

The overwhelming number of sink hole claims has been difficult on insurance companies, causing many companies to avoid covering homes 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 ... Seldom have the actions of people been considered responsible for the sinkhole formation. The hawthorn formation. Underlying Central Florida and extending to ... 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 ... Mar 4, 2013 ... Sinkholes in Florida are caused by the state's porous geological bedrock, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. As ... Three general types of sinkholes occur: dissolution sink- holes—depressions in the limestone surface caused by chemical erosion of limestone; cover-subsidence ... Jan 11, 2013 ... Florida is riddled with sinkholes due to its karst topography. Sometimes these sinkholes can cause extensive damage to infrastructure and ... Aug 15, 2013 ... While acid in the water itself is what causes the limestone under much of Florida to dissipate and create the holes, the water also acts as a ... 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 ... The sinkholes destroyed homes, roads, and sections of cultivated areas. April 2011. A collapse sinkhole in Trenton, Florida was induced by drilling, causing the ...