A sinkhole in the middle of a Texas city is threatening people again

A sinkhole that first appeared in 2008 in Daiseta, Texas, has been moving since last week. When it suddenly started to expand. The hole, which is more than 100 feet deep (30.48 meters), has been destroyed by electrical installations, trees and structures in the area in the past. Due to this, the people of the area are afraid that it will grow and affect the houses.

A sinkhole in a small Texas town drew attention in 2008 when it collapsed within days and “swallowed” different structures. First a small crater fell into a pit 900 feet wide (272 meters) and 260 feet deep (79 meters). His rapid progress was briefly halted. For 15 years, a community of less than a thousand people, No need to worry about this problem. However, on April 2 everything changed.

through a liberation, the Daiseta City Council reported that the sinkhole had widened again. Besides endangering nearby homes, it is also close to a major highway, the 770, that passes through the area. “City officials are closely monitoring the situation and will work with state and local officials to provide updates to the community as the issue progresses,” the document reads.

Bill Hergemueller, Liberty County’s emergency management coordinator, said the “sinkhole is growing and taking up several more acres,” according to recorded reports. Star Telegram

There are currently no evacuations, but residents are on alert. KTRK Network interviewed several residents in the area who shared that they fear losing their homes or even their lives. “I had a hard time sleeping last night because I didn’t know if it was going to swallow us up. My family told me it happened very quickly,” said one woman.

His fear is echoed by his neighbours. “My worst fear is that it will reach us at night. So can’t sleep. We packed our bags so we could leave quickly if needed,” shared another resident.

For 15 years, the land remained stable until a new decline was announced. “My neighbor came on Sunday and said he heard gunshots. We went to the backyard and there were buildings collapsing. You can see the floor cracking,” area resident Tim Breisler shared with the aforementioned outlet.

For his part, Liberty County Fire Marshal Erskine Holcomb estimated the sinkhole to be 150 feet wide (45.72 meters) and another 150 feet deep. He explained that not much can be done as it is a process of nature. But officials can assess the need for an evacuation to prevent a disaster.

In 2008, the United States Geological Survey explained that the sinking occurred because “injection of fluids into this salt dome increased its dissolution.”

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