Curious how sinkholes get reported throughout the Floridan Aquifer in Florida and south Georgia yet seldom do the stories mention the aquifer and its porous limestone.

Kristy Wolski wrote for WTEV 2 June 2014, Sinkholes open up in Alachua County,

Several sinkholes have opened up in Alachua County.

The sinkholes are on a private property in the Jonesville area. They vary in size and at least three are visible from the fence at the property line.

The largest of the sinkholes is located on the edge of a retention pond. Alachua County Environmental Protection Director Chris Bird told Action News it was created by heavy rainfall.

“Created by” heavy rainfall? Seems like something is probably happening underground to contribute to that. Like pumping water out.

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