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Soccer Field Collapses into Giant Sinkhole

A massive sinkhole, measuring 100 feet wide and 30 feet deep, suddenly opened up in the middle of a soccer field in Alton, Illinois.

The collapse occurred just days after the field was last used for practice, fortunately with no one present at the time.

The sinkhole formed over a former limestone mine, prompting local officials and the mining company to investigate the cause of the collapse.

The incident has raised concerns about the potential impact of climate change and land-use practices on the occurrence of sinkholes.

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Original: The Guardian (Environment)

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#sinkhole #Illinois #soccer #mine collapse #climate change

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