Sinkholes A sinkhole is a hole in the ground, but a very special one, appearing anywhere where rock dissolves, allowing the ground above it to sink. Some sinkholes happen gradually, but others open up almost instantly...these are the ones that you hear about in the news when one swallows a house! Sinkholes happen around the world, from valleys in the high Himalayan Mountains to the depths of the Adriatic Sea, from the crystal-clear springs of Florida to the oases of the Arabian Desert. With 140 color photos, this book illustrates how sinkholes are an important part of our natural environment. LEARN MORE at www.aboutsinkholes.com Sinkholes ISBN 1-56164-258-4 Pineapple Press 2003, $18.95 hardcover. 96 pages all full color photo spreads www.aboutsinkholes.com CONTENTS Understanding Sinkholes What is a Sinkhole? A World Full of Holes Who Cares about Sinkholes? Sinkhole or Not? Rocks that Dissolve From Rock to Landscape One Grain at a Time When Caverns Collapse All Stressed Out Inside a Sinkhole Living Landscapes The World Below Nature’s Sculptures Mountains and Bridges Valleys The Big Gulp Vanishing Act Prehistoric Sinkholes When Sinkholes Fill Up Water The Water Cycle The Water Table Nature’s Drainpipe Aquifers Natural Wells Springs Fresh Water under the Sea Habitats The Sinkhole Community A Precious Pond Living in a Spring Cavern Dwellers At the Oasis Living with Sinkholes In Ancient Times Spotting a Sinkhole When the Earth Yawns Filling a Sinkhole Careful Construction Guarding Against Collapse Sinkholes in Our Midst Nature’s Bounty Buried Treasure One Big Toilet Water: A Precious Resource Save that Sinkhole! A Natural Wonder Where to Visit a Sinkhole Additional Resources Glossary Index   < Prev   Next >