A sinkhole in the Surrey village of Godstone has led to evacuations, disrupted water supplies and the declaration of a major ...

Two sinkholes have appeared in the Surrey village of Godstone, but how have they formed and are they dangerous?

In 2010, a sinkhole measuring 20m in diameter and 90m deep, appeared in Guatemala City which resulted in the death of one person. In this case heavy rains and poor drainage are thought to have ...

Another 17 people were injured in the event. And in 2010, a giant sinkhole opened up in Guatemala City, caused by the rains of Tropical Storm Agatha and making for some jaw-dropping pictures.

Most standard homeowners insurance plans do not cover property damage caused by sinkholes. Some insurance companies offer a separate policy that adds sinkhole coverage for an additional premium.

United Utilities workers inspect a sinkhole in Old Swan, Liverpool in 2021 (Peter Byrne/PA) A huge sinkhole that swallowed parts of a high street in Surrey could mean residents are unable to ...