Authorities in Buriticupu, Brazil, have declared a state of emergency due to large sinkholes threatening approximately 1,200 residents out of a population of 55,000. The sinkholes, known as vocoroca, represent a long-standing erosion problem exacerbated by heavy rains, deforestation, and poorly planned construction. Over 30 years, the soil has become increasingly vulnerable, leading to this alarming situation. Local officials acknowledge their inability to adequately address the crisis, which continues to worsen as sinkholes encroach on homes.
The recent sinkholes in Buriticupu represent a dire escalation of a long-standing issue, with heavy rain exacerbating an already precarious erosion crisis in the region.
Residents face a growing fear as huge sinkholes threaten to swallow homes, reflecting 30 years of gradual vulnerability due to rain, deforestation, and poor planning.
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