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Sinkholes can form in two main ways:
a. Dissolution sinkholes: These form in areas where the bedrock is soluble, such as limestone or gypsum. Over time, acidic groundwater dissolves the rock, creating underground voids or cavities. Eventually, the overlying surface soil and sediment may collapse into the void, forming a sinkhole.
b. Cover-collapse sinkholes: These occur when sediment or other unconsolidated materials cover a pre-existing cavity or void in the bedrock. The material above the void can gradually settle into the cavity, leading to the sudden collapse of the surface and the formation of a sinkhole
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