What caused the Kansas sinkhole? Someone commented on an article about it:

[raccoon]

"Probably a collapse of one of the weaker spots of the Ogallala Aquifer as it becomes depleted."

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/tourists-flock-huge-kansas-sinkhole-article-1.1417792?comment=true

[Sienna86]

1. First thing that came to my mind.

The Ogallala aquifer is overused and I suspect this will affect agriculture in most of Kansas.

[enlightenment]

2. "Man had nothing to do with this. This is a God thing" ???

Nice to know the local authorities attended Sunday school - too bad they missed science class.

[Jackpine Radical]

3. God is not Pleased with Kansas.

She is causing the entire state to fall toward Hell one piece at a time.

[Rectangle]

4. God is mad at The Westboro Baptist Church lunatics. n/t

[Jackpine Radical]

5. That's part of it. For the rest,

see Thomas Franks book, What's the Matter with Kansas?.

[Igel]

6. It's a good bet.

But sinkholes happen anyway just from groundwater percolation, so the conclusion isn't 100% guaranteed.

[RKP5637]

7. Brownback caused it, he's so bad even the earth is sinking trying to get away from him! n/t