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    There are four main types of sinkholes: 1) Cover collapse sinkholes develop suddenly and cause catastrophic damage, 2) Cover subsidence sinkholes gradually form where permeable sediment contains sand, 3) Dissolution sinkholes occur where limestone or dolomite dissolves under thin soil or permeable sand, and 4) Artificial sinkholes are caused by human activities like groundwater pumping or construction.

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    There are four main types of sinkholes: 1) Cover collapse sinkholes develop suddenly and cause catastrophic damage, 2) Cover subsidence sinkholes gradually form where permeable sediment contains sand, 3) Dissolution sinkholes occur where limestone or dolomite dissolves under thin soil or permeable sand, and 4) Artificial sinkholes are caused by human activities like groundwater pumping or construction.

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    There are four main types of sinkholes: 1) Cover collapse sinkholes develop suddenly and cause catastrophic damage, 2) Cover subsidence sinkholes gradually form where permeable sediment contains sand, 3) Dissolution sinkholes occur where limestone or dolomite dissolves under thin soil or permeable sand, and 4) Artificial sinkholes are caused by human activities like groundwater pumping or construction.

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    Rabo, John Exequel V.

    May 5, 2022
    STEM 12 -1
    DRRR

    TYPES OF
    SINKHOLES
    A sinkhole is a depression or hole in the
    ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface
    layer.There are three main types of sinkholes, according to
    the geologist, but there is an additional category, the
    artificial sinkholes which are caused by human
    activity.

    1. Cover Collapse Sinkhole


    It develops suddenly (over an hour period) thus, causing
    catastrophic damage.

    2. Cover Subsidence Sinkhole


    It gradually grows where the sediment covers are
    permeable and contain sand.

    3. Dissolution Sinkhole
    It occurs in areas where calcareous is exposed on the
    ground or where thin layers of soil and permeable sand
    are also covered. Limestone or dolomite dissolution is
    most intense when the water first reaches the rock
    surface.

    4. Artificial Sinkhole
    Such types of sinks may be caused by various human
    activities, including groundwater pumping and building.

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