1 hour ago Thousands at risk of losing their homes in the Amazon rainforest as terrifying sinkholes threaten to swallow their homes

The city of Buriticupu, in the northeastern tip of the Brazilian Amazon, is being slowly swallowed by the earth.

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35 h. ago Godstone sinkhole: Council give major update after 62ft crater forces families to evacuate

A new update has been issued to residents of Godstone, Surrey after a huge 62ft sinkhole opened up in the middle of their village, forcing dozens of homes to be evacuated

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48 h. ago An encroaching desert threatens to swallow homes and history

An ancient trading post known for housing some of West Africa's most historically significant manuscripts could soon be covered by the Sahara Desert

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54 h. ago What life is like for 'terrified' Godstone residents whose homes have been swallowed by sinkhole

Two huge chasms suddenly opened up on the road in the picturesque village of Godstone in Surrey on Monday night - and residents fear that more ground could give way on roads on the estate, which was built on a sandstone quarry

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59 h. ago Godstone sinkhole devastating update as local residents given warning about their homes

A sinkhole suddenly appeared in the village of Godstone, Surrey, on Monday, forcing evacuations and road closures, and now residents are still waiting to hear when they can return

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3 d. ago ‘It was like a TV show’: Massive sinkhole sparks ‘utter panic’ as homes evacuated in Surrey

At least 30 homes have been evacuated as the 65ft sinkhole swallowed a garden

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4 d. ago Couple plan to stay at home and ‘see what happens’ after giant sinkhole appears

Residents of Godstone in Surrey have been left without running water after a ‘massive’ sinkhole appeared on their high street.

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4 d. ago Residents are evacuated from their homes after huge sinkhole swallows part of high street

A cordon is in place on Godstone High Street and the road has been closed between Oxted Road and Bletchingley Road.

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