Giant sinkhole swallows nearly an acre of land overnight, Louisiana

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The Watchers By Adonai – Posted on March 18, 2013

 

Officials monitoring the giant sinkhole in Louisiana reported that massive slurry burped on Sunday morning, March 17, 2013. Last “burp” event was reported on January 19, 2013. Assumption Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Director John Boudreau said nearly an acre of land fell off into the west side of the sinkhole. 1 acre = 4 046.86 m2 More debris and hydrocarbon appeared at the surface, Boudreau added. Assumpton Parish Blog reported yesterday that the Office of Conservation is advising the public that a large “burp” event is related to the recent period of elevated deep seismic activity around...

Officials monitoring the giant sinkhole in Louisiana reported that massive slurry burped on Sunday morning, March 17, 2013. Last “burp” event was reported on January 19, 2013.

Assumption Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Director John Boudreau said nearly an acre of land fell off into the west side of the sinkhole. 1 acre = 4 046.86 m2

More debris and hydrocarbon appeared at the surface, Boudreau added.

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