There is something highly unnerving about the thought that the ground can give way into a gaping void that can swallow trees, cars, structures, and even people. How frightened should you be of sinkholes? While they can be catastrophic, they are not entirely unpredictable.
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Ground fissures in Saudi Arabia
Huge and terrifying ground cracks appeared in central Saudi Arabia. Is the earth breaking apart or is the cause far more local?
Cracked, baby, cracked: The earth is splitting up with us humans
Ground cracks and long fissures in dry areas can indicate an over-extraction of groundwater. Some view these features as a sign of End Times. At least, its the end of times of easy to access clean water.