The fire service said it was about 16ft 5m deep. In 60 seconds: What causes sinkholes? Anglian Water sectioned off part of the street and hoped to get down to the damaged sewage pipe on Saturday.
The hole in Sheringham High Street, Norfolk, has meant restricted access to some shops and restaurants. Related Topics. Sinkholes Sheringham. Published 10 June Published 7 May Published 26 September Without rock to support it, the soil layer collapses and creates a hole on the surface. Sinkholes have both natural and human causes. Manmade sinkholes are created when city development compromises the structural integrity of underlying rock.
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