Sinkhole Opens Up on Family Driveway

A family discovers a 15-foot wide sinkhole on their driveway, which swallowed their daughter's car. The area is known for subsidence issues, possibly due to historical clay mining. The sinkhole is estimated to be 30 feet deep. Local authorities suspect recent rain and underground mines as contributing factors. The site is under investigation to assess property safety, while the family humorously considers using the hole for storage.

What event alerted the family to the presence of the sinkhole?

• A heavy rainstorm

• A sudden earthquake

• A piercing scream

• A loud explosion

How deep is the sinkhole estimated to be?

• 30 feet

• 15 feet

• 40 feet

• 20 feet

What historical activity in the area might have contributed to the sinkhole?

• Gold mining

• Clay mining

• Oil drilling

• Coal mining

What was the local area historically used for?

• Fishing industry

• Manufacturing of bricks and tiles

• Agricultural farming

• Textile production

What are experts currently assessing regarding the affected house?

• The architectural design

• The safety of the structure

• The historical significance

• The market value