Deadly sinkhole is a sign of more to come in Florida

Deadly sinkhole is a sign of more to come in Florida

"Many of those who want sinkhole coverage now with the 10 percent deductible, premiums going up 30 to 40 percent, if you want sinkhole coverage, homeowners just can't afford that," Fasano said. "There's no way our senior citizens, our working families

CNN's David Mattingly goes inside a massive sinkhole carved out of solid limestone by drops of water. Accompanying him is geologist Jerry Black who says there are openings in the earth like that all over Florida.

News reports, and videos posted on YouTube, reveal that while falling ground is uncommon, it does happen in the United States and around the world.

SEFFNER, Fla. -- Authorities hope to get a better look at a sinkhole that swallowed a man in his Florida home once demolition crews knock down the remaining walls of the house Monday and begin clearing away the debris.

SEFFNER, Fla. - As crews entombed a man who was swallowed by a sinkhole near Tampa, the earth opened up again just a few miles away. On Tuesday, in a neighboring county, officials investigated reports of a home