Sudden Sinkhole Outbreak Raises Fears in China

Chinese have discovered at least eight sinkholes that suddenly formed in the past two weeks across their country, and many more have appeared during the past two months.
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Sudden Sinkhole Outbreak Raises Fears in China
Chinese workers inspect a sinkhole in a street in Beijing on Feb. 8. Sinkholes are known geological phenomena that usually occur predominantly in areas that have been heavily mined or on reclaimed land. AFP/Getty Images
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Chinese workers inspect a sinkhole in a street in Beijing on Feb. 8. Sinkholes are known geological phenomena that usually occur predominantly in areas that have been heavily mined or on reclaimed land. (AFP/Getty Images )
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