HUGE HOLE formed after ground collapse: Footage that chills the blood, farmers in FEAR
A huge hole caused by ground collapse in the Indonesian province of Aceh has expanded to about three hectares, threatening agricultural land and the population. Local authorities announced that more landslides caused by ground movement have been recorded.
TL;DR
- A massive sinkhole in Aceh, Indonesia, has expanded to approximately three hectares.
- The sinkhole is causing destruction to agricultural land and threatening the population.
- Landslides are occurring frequently due to unstable ground conditions.
- Farmers have lost their crops and are concerned about future cultivation.
- The geological composition of volcanic tuff and sand makes the area prone to absorbing groundwater and weakening slopes.
- The sinkhole's formation worsened after major floods in late 2025, following earlier landslide activity in 2013.
- Local authorities have reported the damage to central government and are awaiting guidance on assistance.