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How many people died in the Guatemala sinkhole?
An excerpt from the Associated Press: GUATEMALA CITY (AP) – Flooding and landslides from the season’s first tropical storm have killed at least 150 people and made thousands homeless in Central America, officials said.
How much did it cost to fill the Guatemala sinkhole?
The government spent $2.7 million redirecting sewer pipes around the area and filling the hole with cement.
Has a sinkhole ever swallowed a house?
Jeffery Bush, 37, had been asleep in the little blue house on Feb. 28, 2013, when at about 11 p.m., a giant sinkhole opened below and swallowed his entire bedroom. Bush’s brother, Jeremy, jumped into the hole to try to rescue his brother.
How deep is the sinkhole in Guatemala City?
The now-world-famous Guatemala City sinkhole, which opened following a recent tropical storm, is estimated to be 66 feet wide, 100 feet deep, and perfectly cylindrical in shape. It must be seen to be believed. Here are five amazing facts about the sinkhole and, as a bonus at the bottom, three not-so-amazing “facts.”
How many sinkholes in Guatemala?
The Guatemala City sinkhole, estimated to be 60 feet (18 meters) wide and 300 feet (100 meters) deep, appears to have been triggered by the deluge from tropical storm Agatha.
How many active volcanoes in Guatemala?
Volcanoes erupting now: 48
How safe is Guatemala for travel?
OVERALL RISK : HIGH. Guatemala is not the safest country to visit.