Michigan's Sinkholes | Interview w/ Ty Black

Ever wondered how sinkholes form? Are you concerned there may be a sinkhole on your property? We sat down with Ty Black, a local karst geology and sinkholes expert to answer these questions and more about sinkholes that form in Michigan.

If you have further questions or would like to report a sinkhole on or near your property, please contact Mark Snow, Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ([email protected])

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0:52 How do sinkholes form?
2:10 What areas of Michigan are susceptible to sinkholes?
3:47 Can you tell if a sinkhole is forming?
4:52 Can human processes effect sinkhole formation?
6:48 Have major sinkhole incidents affected Michigan?
8:05 Can you tell if a sinkhole is on your property?
10:51 How does Michigan's geologic history effect sinkhole formation in certain areas?

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