What are the ethical considerations related to collecting and using data on sinkhole occurrences in Florida?

Feb 4, 2020 ... The RA noted that sinkholes in this region of Florida are associated Karst topography, in which mildly acidic water dissolves the porous ... One of the worst human-caused sinkholes occurred in 1994 in Polk County, located in Central Florida. First, some background: 30 percent of the world's phosphate ... 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 ... Jan 11, 2013 ... Florida is riddled with sinkholes due to its karst topography. Sometimes these sinkholes can cause extensive damage to infrastructure and ... Aug 12, 2013 ... Inspectors look over damage to buildings caused by a sinkhole 40 to 50 in diameter at. CLERMONT — It sounded like a thunderstorm as ... 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 ... (j) “Sinkhole loss” means structural damage to the covered building, including the foundation, caused by sinkhole activity. Contents coverage and additional ... Aug 22, 2014 ... Many collapse events we see in the news are related to our aging infrastructure and are caused by leaky sewers, storm drains, and water mains,” ... 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, ... 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 ...