Huge Texas sinkhole's appetite decreasing, officials say
May 9th, 2008 By JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press Writer
A truck falls into a giant sinkhole as a tractor is used to remove other equipment from the site Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Daisetta, Texas. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
(AP) -- Geologists said a 260-foot-deep sinkhole that grew to the length of three football fields over just two days seemed to be slowing down Thursday, but that it could take months before it's clear whether surrounding areas are stable.
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So...collapses usually aren't caused by oil production because they're usually caused by byproducts of oil production?
And if a dome is full of oil, its a whole lot harder for it to collapse than if its full of air...right?
Quit posting and focus on finishing your GED.