What are the potential for using citizen science observations of changes in the surrounding vegetation near sinkholes to provide early warnings of potential ground instability in Florida?

What Causes Sinkholes in Florida? The combination of ground, climate and man-made development in Florida make it the perfect environment for sinkholes. What Causes Sinkholes? Water. More specifically, sinkholes are the result of ... In Florida, these policies define sinkholes as “catastrophic ground ... 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 ... with sinkhole loss caused from continuing geologic processes that occur throughout Florida. This should eliminate categories of collapse from anthropogenic ... Dissolution sinkholes. Occur when rainfall and surface water percolate through joints in limestone. The dissolved material is carried away from the surface and ... Jan 21, 2022 ... Sinkholes are so common in Florida because porous limestone lies below the ground. ... When the water causes too many cavities and holes ... Oct 11, 2024 ... What is a sinkhole? Basically, a ground collapse. They range in size, depth, age and location. Florida is highly susceptible to sinkholes, ... Jul 5, 2021 ... The 12-storey Champlain Towers, located in Surfside, Florida, collapsed on Thursday morning. A search and rescue operation continues with ... Feb 6, 2025 ... WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL-09) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) introduced H.R.. 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 ...