Mar 18, 2025 · The rapidly-growing sinkhole in Upton County is the latest of many problems caused by old wells in the Permian Basin.

Oct 2, 2025 · An ever-growing sinkhole has triggered emergency closures and warnings from state transportation officials in Cottle County near Paducah.

Two of them are the infamous Wink Sinks, a pair of massive sinkholes that are actually growing. Because of their expansion, the two holes have long been a concern for local authorities, who fear …

Mar 18, 2025 · From sinkholes to blowouts to persistent leaks, more than a century of oil drilling in the region has left a daunting array of environmental hazards. These emergencies are in addition to a …

The sinkhole, which is so wide and deep that it could comfortably contain a four-story building, is feared to still be growing.

Mar 16, 2025 · A sinkhole is rapidly growing around a failed oil well in Upton County, Texas. It is the latest of many problems cropping up with old wells. By Martha Pskowski March 14, 2025 This article …

Sinkholes are a common geohazard across Texas. They can be associated with salt domes in East Texas (salt dissolution), Cretaceous strata in Central Texas (carbonate dissolution and collapse), …

Aug 27, 2020 · This article explains the research methods conducted to investigate and identify sinkholes in Texas.

Nov 20, 2025 · A second video shows a small sinkhole, which looks like the size of a foot, barricaded by orange cones. As the camera zooms inside the hole, you can see broken rocks and how deep the …

Apr 14, 2023 · Earlier this month, Daisetta officials announced the sinkhole, which had first emerged in 2008 but had been dormant since then, had started to again expand. Officials say they’re monitoring …