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"MASSIVE SINKHOLE"
Sinkhole causes partial collapse of Florida resort villa
Resort only minutes from Walt Disney World attraction in central Florida...
"The sinkhole, which is in the middle of the villa, is about 40 to 50 feet in diameter"
Thank God everyone escaped and no one was reported injured....
Sinkholes can be deadly, and have caused massive destruction like this one has...
As people choose to build and live, or visit the sunshine state, which is commonly known for its issues with sinkholes....
They may or may-not be familiar with Florida's history of sinkholes and why they happen?
I know I wasn't, I was (SHOCKED), when I learned about them. I actually learned from a personal experience on a much smaller scale, but never the less, fearful that my home was going to be devoured, by this ever growing (HOLE)!!
I was fortunate, my sinkhole was caused by a man made drainage system, (Easy fix)...but now I wonder what else is buried out there?
I later investigated and learned, by a contractor (off the record),
that in order to save money ($) on construction sites...it has been known that, land clearing companies dig gigantic holes, bury all the debris, cover them with massive amounts of dirt...
Years later......the buried debris, rots (ALL GONE) Hmmm......possible cause of some, unexplained, sinkholes? This can also be explained as a "Subsidence Incident"
"Buried trash, logs and other derbies (CAN CAUSE SINKHOLES)"
These practices are wrong and illegal and state and county have regulations regarding such removal of debris...
"Therefore, this is not just a Florida issue.... sinkholes....can have other (rooted) problems."
Today I spoke with "Mike" from "Integrity Land Clearing Inc." of Ocala, Florida,http://www.excavatingocala.com/
I briefly filled him in on my inquisitive concerns on debris being buried, and the connection of sinkholes...
and "My" previous source giving up information, (buried debris) and now with the (MASSIVE) sinkhole at Summer Bay Resort Villa in Florida, I guess my inquiring mind just had to know....
So, I asked his opinion, as to whether the burying of debris can cause sinkholes?
He confirmed...."Yes, this can cause sinkholes, and No, your not allowed to bury debris on property sites!!!"
Okay, so we've learned today, that we can solve one of our sinkhole issues...
For one, when clearing land or building anywhere, in any state, hire a "reputable" company and visit the site often...
Florida does have a common history for sinkholes and this link will provide you with important facts...
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/geologictopics/sinkhole.htm
So, with that being said.....
I would like to believe someone knowingly, would not contribute to the cause of sinkholes....
However, when you live in a world of immorality and dishonesty nothing is impossible....
Again, Thank God no one was injured in the massive sinkhole that happened in Florida.
© 8/12/13 Donna L. Maholage aka/"D"
"D" NEWS™
See more:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/08/12/sinkhole-causes-florida-resort-villa-to-collapse/
Monday, August 12, 2013
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