The number of sinkholes in Central Anatolia reached a critical level: 741 sinkholes were discovered

As a result of geological research conducted in a wide area covering Konya, Kirman and Aksaray provinces, 741 new holes were recorded. It is reported that these collapses are caused by the use of groundwater resources in the region and changes in the soil structure.

Increasing underground pits in these areas pose a serious danger to agricultural lands and residential areas. Experts warn that the main cause of these natural disasters is the serious drop in groundwater levels.