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There is a video at link. Have to say-it is amazing--it is BIG!
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Florida sinkhole swallows boat, 2 houses; others at risk
By Karma Allen
Jul 14, 2017, 7:32 PM ET
Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via AP
http://abcnews.go.com/US/active-sinkhole-swallows-florida-houses/story?id=48636340
A massive sinkhole that appeared in Land O'Lakes, Florida, today has destroyed two homes and is threatening nine more, according to police.
The sinkhole is now being treated as a hazmat incident due to septic tank damage, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said in a press conference Friday afternoon.
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Eleven other homes have been evacuated as a precaution, officials said.
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During an earlier press conference on Friday, officials said the sinkhole, which is still growing, had swallowed a swimming pool, in addition to the homes and the boat. The hole is currently filled with water and debris, and officials warned that it could be a month before the issue is resolved.
Its an active sinkhole, so we dont know how big its going to get yet," a Pasco County battalion chief on the scene told reporters Friday. Were just evacuating other homes and making sure everybody is safe.
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BigmanPigman
(51,567 posts)Warpy
(111,163 posts)and people wonder why I want to give Florida to the right wing religious nuts for their new Eden.
Phoenix61
(16,993 posts)that your homeowners insurance covers sinkholes. Losing your home is awful. Finding out your insurance won't cover the loss is worse.