Bayou Corne sinkhole
Collapsed underground salt dome cavern in Louisiana, USA / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the nearby community, see Bayou Corne, Louisiana.
The Bayou Corne sinkhole (French: Doline de Bayou Corne) was created from a collapsed underground salt dome cavern operated by Texas Brine Company and owned by Occidental Petroleum. The sinkhole, located near the community of Bayou Corne in northern Assumption Parish, Louisiana, was discovered on August 3, 2012, and 350 nearby residents were advised to evacuate.[1] Scientists have stated that the evacuation order could last for years.[2]
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Bayou Corne sinkhole | |
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Location | Assumption Parish, Louisiana |
Coordinates | 30°0′40″N 91°8′35″W |
First flooded | August 3, 2012 (2012-08-03) |
Surface area | 37 acres (15 ha) |
Max. depth | at least 750 ft (230 m) |
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