Huge Texas sinkhole's appetite decreasing, officials say

May 9th, 2008 in Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Huge Texas sinkhole's appetite decreasing, officials say (AP)

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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