Resource
SINKHOLES: The Hole Story… Issues are Deeper than you Think!
Resource Type
Newsletters / News Bulletins
Reference Title
SINKHOLES: The Hole Story… Issues are Deeper than you Think!
Organization/Agency
Colorado Division of Water Resources
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Wyoming State Engineer's Office
Publisher Name
AECOM
Year
2015
Date
2/2015
Journal Title
Western Dam Engineering Technical Note
Journal Volume
3
Journal Issue
1
Abstract/Additional Information
A sinkhole is a depression or void caused by collapse of surface materials due to movement of water removing underlying material. When this removal of material forms an enlarging tunnel, it is referred to as backward erosion piping. Sinkholes are often an indication that it is occurring.
