What are sinkholes, how are they formed and why did one appear in a Surrey street?

<p>Failed water main or mineshaft most likely culprits as hole opens up in the village of Godstone</p><p>Residents of Godstone in Surrey have been evacuated from their homes amid fears that two large sinkholes in their high street could trigger a gas explosion. Here we look at what causes sinkholes, whether they are becoming more common and what can be done to prevent them.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/20/what-are-sinkholes-how-are-they-formed-and-why-did-one-appear-in-a-surrey-street">Continue reading...</a>