Giant sinkhole in Guatemala – Storm Agatha causes Giant sink hole

Giant sinkhole in Guatemala has become a cause of concern. The recent Storm Agatha in Guatemala has not only left things in diarrary on the surface but has also caused a Giant sink hole.

Although the Giant sinkhole is not new to Guatemala as even in year 2007 a Giant sink hole of 330 feet deep swallowing Guatemala Homes was reported by National geographic. 330 feet was equivalant to a 30 storied building or more than two times the statue of Liberty.

What causes Giant sinkholes?

There can be many reasons, but the main reasons at Guatemala are:

• Rainstorms and ruptured sewer main can cause the sinkhole
• Underground rocks that can be dissolved by water for example salt, gypsum, and limestone are inundated
• Removal of groundwater can also leave gaps underground that can lead to sinkholes

Sinkholes even happen in USA or UK. If you know similar incidents – report here by writing in comments below.