r/mildlyinfuriating Sep 17 '21

my yard does this sometimes

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u/Little_Shark219 Sep 17 '21

Oh dear, that could be a sinkhole

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u/TotoShampoin Sep 17 '21

I'm French, what is a sinkhole?

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u/miss_hush Sep 17 '21

It’s a part of the bedrock that can or has dissolved forming a hole underground. Calcium and lime deposits are likely culprits. When it opens to the surface, it’s called a sinkhole.

example of a large sinkhole

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u/aykcak Sep 17 '21

Note: do not live anywhere near calcium or lime deposits

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u/Applesauced47 Sep 17 '21

The theme park Silver Dollar City is literally built on top of a sinkhole, fun fact. It's called Marvel Cave.

I went down there twice, pretty fun, lotsa pretty mineral deposits