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Sinkholes in Hernando County, Florida

Sinkholes in Hernando County, Florida. Photos taken by Tom Scott, Florida Geographic Survey http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/geologictopics/jacksonsink.htm. Brett Buff GIS in Water Resources November 25, 2008. Objective. Investigate the relationship between sinkholes and water.

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Sinkholes in Hernando County, Florida

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  1. Sinkholes in Hernando County, Florida Photos taken by Tom Scott, Florida Geographic Survey http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/geologictopics/jacksonsink.htm Brett Buff GIS in Water Resources November 25, 2008

  2. Objective • Investigate the relationship between sinkholes and water Project Location Hernando County, Florida

  3. Sinkholes • Sinkholes are common in Florida • Hydrogeology is an important factor in their formation • Formed from erosion processes associated with acidic water and limestone • Can form when water table changes drastically • Can create underground drainage systems

  4. Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)

  5. Future Work • Create Sinkhole Probability Map • Analyze DEM from Hernando County using ArcHydro9 Tools

  6. Conclusion • Sinkholes are more likely occur where water tables fluctuate more frequently and rapidly then normal • Increase in development => Increase in groundwater removal => Increase sinkhole formation

  7. Data Sources • USGS • Southwest Florida Water Management District • Florida Department of Environmental Protection • Florida Geological Survey

  8. Eagle’s Nest Sinkhole Located in Northwest Hernando County

  9. 330-Foot-Deep Sinkhole In Guatemala City

  10. Questions??? Some more pictures of sinkholes in Florida

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