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Bayou Corne sinkhole, Industrial sinkhole near Bayou Corne, Louisiana.

The sinkhole spans 40 acres of water-filled terrain, consuming surrounding vegetation and releasing methane gas into the adjacent environment.

The collapse occurred on August 3, 2012, when an underground salt dome cavern operated by Texas Brine Company failed, leading to immediate evacuations.

The incident transformed a former residential community into an environmental study site, altering the local population's connection to their ancestral bayou lands.

Visitors require special permits and safety equipment to access the restricted area, which remains under continuous monitoring for geological activity.

The surface water within the sinkhole exhibits occasional movement patterns, releasing trapped materials and creating visible disturbances across its expanse.

Location: Louisiana

GPS coordinates: 30.01060,-91.14320

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36

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