Massive Sinkhole Near Houston Continues To Grow

A massive sinkhole in southern Texas that has swallowed everything in its path is continuing to grow slowly, KPRC-TV in Houston reported.

[reader]

WOW that's horrible! Sounds like something similar like that can happen to South Philadelphia. It started off as one crack only and within 2 months it's a curb to curb and about 1 feet wide ditch/hole.

Since it's right in front of the gym - fitness works, there are a lot of traffic passing by it everyday. I've been trying avoid driving on that hole if possible..or actually the block. I am afraid a hazardous condition like the one mentioned in this one just might gobble up the block because more cracks had formed a few feet to the right and left of it.

I wonder just when the "City of Philadelphia" would address this issue before that happens. I know people have filed complaint about it... What do you guys think?

[Shooter McGavin]

WOW.....Waterfront property in South Philly soon?

[Reader]

I know exactly what the 1st commenter is referring to. I've noticed the cave-in on that street as well and it has definitely been gradually growing. To hear that the Texas sinkhole had started with a mere crack and has grown to such a massive sinkhole makes this South Philly problem seem like it's no small issue. I'm not sure if it has been addressed yet, but something should be done soon.

[Min]

The government should do something about the sink hole because it will be a big issue we need to face later. I do not know what we are waiting for.

[Reader]

Min wrote:

The government should do something about the sink hole because it will be a big issue we need to face later. I do not know what we are waiting for.

And just what would you suggest the government "do about it?"

[Growing up Kenzo]

When I first saw the head line I thought of Karin from Blackwood

[Growing up Kenzo]

reader wrote:

WOW that's horrible! Sounds like something similar like that can happen to South Philadelphia. It started off as one crack only and within 2 months it's a curb to curb and about 1 feet wide ditch/hole.
Since it's right in front of the gym - fitness works, there are a lot of traffic passing by it everyday. I've been trying avoid driving on that hole if possible..or actually the block. I am afraid a hazardous condition like the one mentioned in this one just might gobble up the block because more cracks had formed a few feet to the right and left of it.
I wonder just when the "City of Philadelphia" would address this issue before that happens. I know people have filed complaint about it... What do you guys think?

Im glad you call yourself "reader" instead of writer , sheesh