VIDEO: Underwater Sinkhole Off The Coast of Sarasota

Author Geno

July 26th, 2020 1:16 AM

We Floridians hate the very word.  Sinkholes make headlines because of the terror they cause for homeowners.  But did you know they can form underwater?  They’re called “blue holes.” Researchers are trying to find out if there’s a connection to our groundwater system. They say there’s one that’s about 30 miles off the coast of Sarasota. Check out this video!

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