Floods causing a rising number of sinkholes to appear

The video discusses the impact of Britain's wet weather on the formation of sinkholes, focusing on a significant incident in Rippon where a house is being swallowed. It highlights other sinkhole occurrences in High Wycombe and Hemel Hempstead, explaining that these phenomena are caused by gypsum dissolving under the soil. A geologist provides insights into the risks and local attitudes towards living in sinkhole-prone areas.

What recent event in Rippon highlights the impact of sinkholes?

• A school was evacuated because of a sinkhole.

• A car was swallowed by a sinkhole.

• A house is in the process of being swallowed by a sinkhole.

• A park was closed due to sinkhole formation.

What is a common trait of sinkholes mentioned in the video?

• They are caused by human activities.

• They appear without warning.

• They are always predictable.

• They only occur in urban areas.

What geological process is responsible for the sinkholes in Rippon?

• Erosion of limestone

• Dissolution of gypsum

• Volcanic activity

• Earthquake tremors

What precaution does the geologist take when choosing a place to live?

• Avoids areas with high rainfall

• Avoids floodplains and mining areas

• Chooses places with a lot of trees

• Prefers urban areas over rural ones

How do the local residents of Rippon view the sinkholes?

• They believe they are caused by aliens.

• They see them as a new phenomenon.

• They are terrified and plan to move.

• They accept them as a part of life.