Abandoned mines in Pennsylvania cause sinkholes, raising fears after a person went missing near one.

Abandoned mines in the US, especially in Pennsylvania, pose dangers due to sudden collapses causing sinkholes. In Westmoreland County, a sinkhole appeared near where Elizabeth Pollard went missing, raising fears of mine subsidence. With at least 5,000 abandoned mines in Pennsylvania, these hazards have caused billions in damage and led to 381 deaths and 152 injuries nationally between 2000 and 2013.

December 04, 2024
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