Tag #Ground Collapse

What caused the sinkhole in Godstone, Surrey, and what are the immediate consequences?

A large sinkhole, measuring 65ft long, opened up in Godstone, Surrey, forcing evacuations. The cause is suspected to be a burst water main interacting with a pre-existing, possibly unmapped, sand pit, rather than a typical geological sinkhole. This highlights the risks associated with aging and poorly mapped underground infrastructure.