The Schmalkalden sinkhole

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Dania @ 2011-11-03 00:24:04

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November 1. 2010 a sinkole measuring more than 130 feet wide and 65 feet deep appeared in the middle of the night in a residence area of the German town Schmalkalden. No one was hurt, only a garage was damaged and a car droppen down into the sinkhole.

25 residents in 6 houses had to leave their home.

Experts believe it was because underground water washed away salt, minerals and soil during years.

http://www.n-tv.de/panorama/Krater-hat-natuerliche-Ursache-article1828096.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/02/schmalkalden-german-sinkhole-swa_n_777800.html

More Info:

www.guardian.co.uk

Location:

Schmalkalden, Germany (DE)
@ 50.72374900, 10.44558400

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