Sink Hole in Our Neighborhood
@BelleStarr (61439)
United States
January 7, 2016 8:52pm CST
Sink holes are something that we hear about from time to time but up until today I have never heard of one close by. Evidently there is one in our neighborhood. It is mostly in someone's yard but the road has also collapsed and they are detouring cars.
I haven't seen it yet, I may take a walk over and see it tomorrow. I guess I should be glad that it isn't in my yard and I think I better check my homeowners insurance to make sure it covers sink holes.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
8 Jan 16
Btw. how do you plan on walking there tomorrow, I thought you were on your way south, unless the sinkhole is near where you're headed?
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
We arrived Wednesday in the afternoon. We're here!! So glad to be home. We drove from Saturday to Wednesday. 4 overnights. 1230 miles.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
8 Jan 16
@BelleStarr Okay, that's great. Maybe I'm mixing you up with someone else, but I thought you were on your way south?
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@just4him (321924)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Jan 16
@BelleStarr I'm glad you got home safe.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
8 Jan 16
That is creepy. I remember the news coverage that happened when that man in Florida was lost in a sinkhole that happened in his home. You be careful about checking it out.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
lol I will be, since it is on private property I won't be able to get too close Thanks for your concern.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
8 Jan 16
florida's prone to sink holes. there's entire neighborhoods sittin' atop impendin' catastrophes it seems. jest watched a documentary'n such not too long 'go on p.b.s. i hope that yer not't risk. 
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
9 Jan 16
@crazyhorseladycx I was a little concerned when I saw it was on 83rd Street since we are on 86 Court, sounds closer than it really is.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
I don't think so, we are in neighborhood 2 and they are in neighborhood 4 so lots of homes and streets in between.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Jan 16
@BelleStarr phew, thank the stars, hon.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
8 Jan 16
What are they caused by, does anyone know? I heard of some earthquakes that have been taking place, i think it was in OK and they are blaming it mostly on drilling for oil. With that in mind, I might have to reconsider my stance on that.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
The country water company is arguing that the water main broke as a result of the sink hole and the HOA here says the sink hole was caused by over a million gallons of water rushing out of a broken main. I don't know if they frack in Florida but it is worrisome.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
@MarshaMusselman Yes we do and a lake house in Mt Cobbb, Pa. Every time I tell my husband I like a house, he gets nervous lol
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
8 Jan 16
@BelleStarr So, you must have a home in CT and a winter home in FL just like many Michiganders do?
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
It seems like they are having a problem with the homeowner at least according to the letter we got in our community mail box. With so much of the damage on his property they can't repair the road until he takes care of his part.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
I am pretty sure it is far enough away to be of no consequence to us.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
@JudyEv I saw that too I think some of them were Corvettes.
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@JudyEv (371423)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Jan 16
@BelleStarr I remember seeing on TV a sink hole appearing and some wonderful vintage cars disappearing into it.
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@allknowing (153627)
• India
9 Jan 16
I have read a lot about these sinkholes happening in Florida. I wonder whether they are caused by land mass shifting into the sea?
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
9 Jan 16
I don't think they know what the cause is but yes, Florida seems to be prone to them.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
It was a rainy day so I didn't go adventuring today I will keep everyone updated.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
Yes it is always good to be prepared in case something happens.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
9 Jan 16
That is why some people blame mining and fracking which use a lot of water.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
9 Jan 16
No I don't think I could, they have set up a detour and it is mostly on private property.
@Marilynda1225 (88608)
• United States
9 Jan 16
Sinkholes are scary especially with all the rain we've had. Hope you don't experience any trouble at your house
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
9 Jan 16
I don't think I am in danger at least not at this time but it has been rainy so I haven't gotten out to find the real sink hole.
@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
8 Jan 16
I imagine they must have sink hole insurance, I will have to ask.
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@just4him (321924)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Jan 16
@BelleStarr It will be interesting to find out what they say.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
9 Jan 16
No I think you are correct, it isn't really something you want to see especially in your own neighborhood.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
8 Jan 16
There are a lot of sink holes around the area I live in.
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@BelleStarr (61439)
• United States
9 Jan 16
I wonder what makes them congregate in particular areas? It is strange.
