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Mysterious sinkhole in Mexico has voracious appetite

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A massive sinkhole in Santa Maria Zacatepec, Puebla, Mexico, threatens nearby homes as it grows.

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Mysterious sinkhole in Mexico has voracious appetite

2021• 1 minPG

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A massive sinkhole in Santa Maria Zacatepec, Puebla, Mexico, threatens nearby homes as it grows.

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A massive sinkhole in Santa Maria Zacatepec, Puebla, Mexico, reaches a depth of 20 meters and is filled with large amounts of water. When it first appeared, the sinkhole measured 5 meters in diameter, but it rapidly expanded to 80 meters wide within hours. The sinkhole continues to grow, posing a threat to a nearby house. Experts suggest that subsoil water variations and the overexploitation of aquifers may contribute to its formation, although the exact cause remains unclear. Local residents express concern and hope that the sinkhole will stop expanding.

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