Sinkholes Start Small—A Topographic Survey Spots Them

Small roadway sinkhole showing early ground collapse that a topographic survey can identify before construction

When a huge sinkhole opened up on a busy road in Bangkok, the world watched in shock. Cars dropped. Utility poles leaned. The road collapsed like it was made of paper. Videos of the incident spread fast, and many people wondered how something that dramatic could even happen. More importantly, it makes homeowners and builders […]