The Number of Sinkholes in Central Anatolia Reached a Critical Level: 741 Detected

As a result of geological research carried out in a large region covering the provinces of Konya, Karaman and Aksaray, 741 new sinkholes were recorded. It is stated that these collapses are caused by the use of underground water resources in the region and changes in the soil structure.

Increasing sinkhole formations in these regions pose a serious risk for agricultural lands and residential areas. Experts warn that the main trigger of these natural disasters is the extreme drop in groundwater levels.