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HUGE Louisiana sinkhole!!!!
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[quote:itsamadmadworld:MV8xOTUxNjAzXzM0MTE5ODgwXzg0MzVFQjY=] [quote:Esoteric Morgan:MV8xOTUxNjAzXzM0MTE5MjYwXzlCNTdGNkVF] I found a few videos that explain some of the processes found throughout the region, which may help us gain a clearer picture of things which can go wrong, and, how it happens. They are all pretty short: It was difficult finding videos specific to Louisiana that did not include the BP oil disaster, or, general sinkhole ones we've probably seen. Since I'm on a few sinkhole threads, I'll probably post this on them also, so they aren't missed. [/quote] You've contributed some very interesting throughout this very serious topic. :hf: [/quote]
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The initially estimated 200 by 200 feet sinkhole that developed late last week, swallowing ancient cypress trees 100 feet tall near Bayou Corne and Grand Bayou communities in south Louisiana, is now reported to be 380 feet deep with a diameter of 372 feet, filled mainly with salt water with traces of diesel fuel, and only 1,500 feet from a cavern filled with butane, according to Tuesday morning news. Analysts' reports further hint that Texas Brine Company's cavern failed, but the butane cavern failing is today's worst-case scenario.
If a nearby butane-filled cavern fails, as it appears the brine cavern did,
"it could cause an explosion felt up to two miles away."
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