Sinkhole Research
The Florida Geological Survey was formed in 1907 to gather data on Florida karst topogrophy (sinkholes, caves, springs, etc.). The FGS uses this information to better understand how the state’s karst and groundwater resources and systems are related. The FGS even published Special Publication 29, “Karst in Florida,” which is an easy to understand description of the various aspects of Florida Karst. This text was especially useful to the non-scientific community and as a teaching tool for classrooms across the state.
The FGS has also published various other texts and reproduced chapters into an Open File Report for the purpose of easier access by the public. They are on call at all times to receive calls from the State Emergency Warning Point. This is part of the Department of Community Affairs that deals with emergency situations of all types, including sinkhole activity in the state of Florida. In addition to this, members of the FGS staff often respond to various requests from the public, state, and federal agencies or confederations relating to sinkhole development or potential. If you are in search of more information on sinkholes, the FGS may be able to help.