Sink Hole
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Created by Gracie Hancock, Sofia Curry, Paula Hernandez, and Melissa Alvarado
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WHAT IS A SINK HOLE?
A sink hole is a cavity in the ground, especially in limestone bedrock, caused by water erosion and providing a route for surface water to disappear underground.
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WHY ARE SINK HOLES PREVALENT IN FLORIDA?
The land of Florida rests on mostly limestone.
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SIGNS OF A SINK HOLE IN A HOUSE
If there are cracks in the roof or foundation in your house, or if the floor in your home is uneven, you most likely have sink hole activity under your home.
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HOW IS A SINK HOLE REPAIRED?
Concrete has to be pumped into the sink hole by professionals in order to fill the empty space.
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REMEMBER
Although there may be sink hole activity under a home, it could be years before the sink hole caves in.
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FLORIDA SINK HOLE LAWS
For a long time, homes in Florida were required to be covered for sink hole damage. Since 2011, an insurance company has to offer sink hole insurance. With new laws regarding sink hole damage, home that are in high risk areas can easily be denied insurance for sink holes. Home builders are not required to tell home buyers that their new home is built on a sink hole.
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If there is evidence of sink hole activity in your home, contact your insurance.
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