10 Questions
What are the three major types of sinkholes as classified by geologists?
The three major types of sinkholes as classified by geologists are solution sinkholes, cover collapse sinkholes, and cover subsidence sinkholes.
What is the most hazardous classification of sinkhole?
The most hazardous classification of sinkhole is cover collapse sinkhole.
What is the difference between a cenote and a swallow hole?
A cenote is a natural pit from a collapsed limestone, while a swallow hole is a depression on the ground towards the subterranean passage.
What is the term used to describe huge sinkholes that are deeper and broader than 250m (820ft)?
The term used to describe huge sinkholes that are deeper and broader than 250m (820ft) is tiankengs.
What are some examples of recent and famous sinkholes in the world?
Some examples of recent and famous sinkholes in the world are the Yamalm Northern Siberia sinkhole, the Dean's blue hole and Great Blue hole in the Bahamas, Dead Sea sinkholes in Israel, and the Guatemala sinkhole in 2007 and 2010.
What is a sinkhole?
A depression in the ground caused by the collapse of the surface layer of the earth
Which country experienced a sinkhole incident in 2007 and 2010?
Guatemala
What is the most hazardous classification of sinkhole?
Cover collapse sinkhole
What is the difference between natural and artificial processes in the formation of sinkholes?
Natural processes involve the gradual softening of rocks, while artificial processes are caused by broken pipes or reckless mining
What is the difference between solution sinkholes and cover subsidence sinkholes?
Solution sinkholes are caused by water that liquefies an underground cavern, while cover subsidence sinkholes are caused by constant erosion by water
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