Why Do Sinkholes Keep Catching Us By Surprise?

The video discusses a sinkhole incident at a museum, highlighting the challenges in predicting such events. It explains three types of sinkholes: dissolution, subsidence, and collapse. Despite technological advances, forecasting sinkholes remains difficult. Human activities, like improper groundwater management, can exacerbate the problem. While current prediction methods are limited, awareness and prevention can help mitigate risks.

What type of sinkhole is formed when water erodes bedrock under a thin layer of topsoil?

• Erosion sinkhole

• Cover subsidence sinkhole

• Dissolution sinkhole

• Cover collapse sinkhole

Which technology is used to measure small ground deformations to predict sinkholes?

• Insar radar

• Thermal imaging

• Seismograph

• GPS

Why is it challenging to predict the exact timing of a sinkhole collapse?

• Sinkholes only occur in remote areas

• Radar technology is not advanced enough

• Deformations are not a guaranteed sign of collapse

• Sinkholes form too quickly to measure

What human activity can exacerbate the formation of sinkholes?

• Planting trees

• Building roads

• Constructing buildings

• Diverting groundwater

What was the likely cause of the sinkhole at the Corvette Museum?

• Earthquake activity

• Heavy rainfall

• Improper water drainage

• Natural erosion