March 10, 2013

Giant Sinkhole in Guatemala

Giant Sinkhole in Guatemala
A 30-story-deep sinkhole appeared in Guatemala City

Yes, it's real. The sinkhole appears to be about 60 feet (18 meters) wide and about 30 stories deep in Guatemala City swallowing a three-story building.

Sinkholes are natural depressions that can form when water-saturated soil and other particles become too heavy and cause the roofs of existing voids in the soil to collapse.

Source: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/