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February 12, 2026
APOCALYPTIC SCENES ON THE STREET! Asphalt CRACKS AND DISAPPEARS BEFORE YOUR EYES
Local officials announced that, fortunately, no one was injured and there were no human casualties.
TL;DR
- A large sinkhole suddenly opened up on a new intersection in Shanghai, swallowing a section of the road.
- The incident occurred during underground metro construction, which is suspected to be the cause of the collapse.
- China faces risks of subsidence due to soft alluvial soil, excessive groundwater pumping, thin sand layers, and cavities from urban construction.
- Karst terrain, heavy rainfall, and rapid urbanization are identified as major contributors to sinkhole formation.
- Data from 2017-2023 shows 72% of sinkholes in China are linked to human activities, including construction errors and aging infrastructure.
- Past sinkhole incidents in China have resulted in the loss of vehicles and lives, including a 2020 event where a sinkhole swallowed 21 cars and another where six people waiting for a bus died.
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