Disney Sinkhole - Local Connection

gtagrip · 08-13-2013, 12:49 PM

I own a timeshare in that resort!

LadyoftheLake · 08-13-2013, 01:37 PM

Jetskier,

Glad to hear your friend Debbie is fine. That is a scary situation, mainly because no one can forewarn this before the tragedy. At least with a Hurricane or a Tornado, you get some warning to prepare.

Here is a link for more info and causes of sinkholes for Florida. Save Mickey Mouse, don't let him disappear.

http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/hydrology/sinkholes/

SIKSUKR · 08-14-2013, 09:31 AM

I've always thought that the lowering of the aquafer from the increasing demand for ground water in that growing population was the culprit.Obviously the geography of how Florida was formed by limestone plays the major role.

cillovely · 08-14-2013, 10:24 AM

Glad your friend is ok. We own a mobile home not too far from there. Pretty scary stuff.

08-13-2013, 01:37 PM	#2
LadyoftheLake Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MA and NH Posts: 18 Thanks: 31 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Causes of Sinkholes in Florida Jetskier, Glad to hear your friend Debbie is fine. That is a scary situation, mainly because no one can forewarn this before the tragedy. At least with a Hurricane or a Tornado, you get some warning to prepare. Here is a link for more info and causes of sinkholes for Florida. Save Mickey Mouse, don't let him disappear. http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/hydrology/sinkholes/ Attached Images __________________ There is no better place to be on a beautiful day, then on a boat on Lake Winnipesaukee

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SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I've always thought that the lowering of the aquafer from the increasing demand for ground water in that growing population was the culprit.Obviously the geography of how Florida was formed by limestone plays the major role. __________________ SIKSUKR

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08-13-2013, 12:49 PM	#1
gtagrip Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 301 Thanks: 115 Thanked 75 Times in 52 Posts	I own a timeshare in that resort!

08-14-2013, 10:24 AM	#4
cillovely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 106 Thanks: 17 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	Glad your friend is ok. We own a mobile home not too far from there. Pretty scary stuff.