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

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

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