2010 Guatemala City sinkhole, Sinkhole in Guatemala
The 2010 Guatemala City sinkhole was a catastrophic event creating a deep pit.
It formed unexpectedly in May 2010 following tropical storm Agatha.
The event emphasized the need for better urban infrastructure in Guatemala City.
Authorities filled the sinkhole with soil and concrete to prevent further collapse.
Spanning 18 meters across and about 100 feet deep, it swallowed a three-story factory.
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14.65210,-90.50580
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August 31, 2026 12:14
