All articles tagged with #sinkhole
A sinkhole opened near LaGuardia's Runway 4/22, forcing its immediate closure and prompting flight cancellations and delays ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Emergency crews worked overnight to repair the hole, with departing flights redirected to the airport's other runway until noon and the FAA slowing inbound traffic as weather and the incident were managed.
A sinkhole opened on the taxiway edge of Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia, prompting an immediate shutdown of that runway. All takeoffs and landings are now using Runway 13/31, which is expected to cause widespread delays and cancellations, especially with thunderstorms forecast later today. Investigators are reviewing potential causes, including a nearby fuel line tunneling project.
A sinkhole near Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport prompted an immediate shutdown and emergency repairs, delaying flights as thunderstorms threaten during the Memorial Day travel rush; the Port Authority is conducting inspections, airlines warn of disruptions, and weather waivers are in place for some carriers.
A sinkhole near LaGuardia Airport’s runway 4/22 forced the immediate shutdown of the runway while emergency crews assess the cause and determine repairs. Travelers should expect delays and potential cancellations as thunderstorms are forecast; passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight status, and the FAA noted a traffic-management program that may delay some arrivals.
A large sinkhole appeared in the middle of the main straight at Goiania's Autódromo Ayrton Senna during MotoGP's Brazilian GP, prompting a suspension of track activity as crews repair the surface; Moto2 and Moto3 qualifying were postponed and the sprint was rescheduled after multiple delays due to safety concerns.
A sinkhole on the main straight at Goiania forced emergency repairs that pushed the 2026 Brazilian MotoGP Sprint to 16:20 local time; qualifying for Moto3 and Moto2 was postponed, with Moto2 qualifying moved to Sunday morning due to daylight, and race officials confirmed the Sprint would proceed after asphalt cutting and gravel filling.
A pavement sinkhole opened at 67th and Pacific near the University of Nebraska Omaha, swallowing two vehicles; occupants escaped and no injuries were reported, though a water main reportedly broke. Officials said a pickup truck behind the cars may have triggered the collapse, and the street remained closed for several days while crews retrieved the vehicles and began repairs.
A large sinkhole in West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, caused by a water main break, has left 80 homes without water. The sinkhole formed at Rodney and Wister Streets after weeks of ongoing infrastructure issues, with repairs still underway. Residents express concern over delayed action and the need for infrastructure upgrades.
A massive sinkhole caused by heavy rain and flooding has partially washed away a Ventura family's backyard, with damage spreading to neighboring properties; crews are assessing the situation, which was linked to a failed drainage canal.
A large sinkhole in Shropshire, England, measuring about 50 by 50 meters, has swallowed two canal boats, prompting a major rescue operation. No injuries have been reported, and the situation is now stable, with emergency services working to ensure safety and investigate the cause of the breach.
A large sinkhole in Shropshire, England, measuring about 50 by 50 meters, has swallowed two canal boats, prompting a major rescue operation. No injuries have been reported, and the situation is now stable, with emergency services working to secure the area and investigate the cause of the breach.
Scientists have discovered an enormous underground cave system inside a giant sinkhole called Hong Kong Haiting Hall in Guangxi, China. The sinkhole, one of the largest ever recorded, measures 100 meters wide, nearly 200 meters long, and 118 meters deep, featuring complex caverns, underground rivers, and geological formations shaped over millions of years by water erosion and collapse. This remarkable discovery provides valuable insights into karst topography and geological processes.
A large sinkhole in Bangkok, caused by construction at an underground train station, swallowed part of a major road, damaged vehicles, and prompted evacuations, with no casualties reported.
A section of road in Bangkok collapsed due to construction at an underground train station, creating a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged vehicles, and led to evacuations, with officials working to repair the damage amid heavy rain concerns.
Authorities in Bangkok are responding to a large sinkhole that collapsed a busy road near hospitals and a police station, likely caused by heavy rain eroding underground water pipes and dirt from underground train construction, with no injuries reported.