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Sinkhole caused in part by the prevailing drought. Winter Park, Orange County, Florida. 1981.

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1981

Summary

Caption: This 324-foot-wide and 100-foot-deep sinkhole in Winter Park collapsed on May 8 and 9, 1981. The collapse was caused in part by the prevailing drought. Economic loss is estimated to exceel $2 million. The losses include a house, several cars, portions of several business establishments, streets and the city swimming pool View to south. Orange County, Florida. Photo by A.S. Navoy. Published on page B73 in USGS Professional paper no. 1240-B (1981).

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U.S. Geological Survey
Photographer :
Navoy, A.S.

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