The Earth Opened Up Before People's Eyes

February 13, 2026

TL;DR

Sinkholes form when the ground collapses into underground cavities or fractured rock layers.
Causes include underground water erosion, limestone dissolution, and human activities like mining.
A recent viral video from Australia shows the rapid formation of a large sinkhole that quickly filled with water.
Onlookers were shocked by the speed at which the ground disappeared.
One user shared an experience in Springfield where a sinkhole was filled with cement in a single day, likely due to its potential to grow rapidly.

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