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DRRR Sinkholes
DRRR Sinkholes
RON MAGARZO
SINKHOLES
SOLUTION sinkhole
COVER-SUBSIDENCE sinkhole
COVER-COLLAPSE sinkhole
SOLUTION sinkhole
Continuous Surface
Spalling Piping
dissolution & infill depression
Brgy. Brgy.
Lomboy, Pangangan
Cabawan, Island,City,
Tagbilaran Calape, Bohol
Bohol
25 MHz
GPR Survey and Data Processing
There are many sinkholes noted at Mabini Primary School. Ground Penetrating
Radar Survey was done in this area.
The location of the Ground Penetrating Radar Survey line at Mabini Primary School is
shown in these photos. The areas with possible underground cave system is marked in
red in the GPR image.
The area with possible underground cave system is marked in red in the GPR image.
www.dnr.mo.gov
THINGS TO DO WHEN THERE IS A
SINKHOLE
Before:
1. Before purchasing a land or house, do a
research fisrt if the area is prone to the
occurrence of sinkholes.
2. Practice brining a whistle every day
3. If you are living in an area prone to the
occurrence of sinkholes, consider moving or
leaving the area for a safer place.
THINGS TO DO WHEN THERE IS A
SINKHOLE
During:
1.When you are trapped in a sinkhole, try to
make noise but don't tap or dig the soil and
rocks around you.
2. If you have a cell phone and if you can still
move, move slowly and carefully. Get your
mobile phone and call for rescue.
3. Stay calm no matter what happens.
THINGS TO DO WHEN THERE IS A
SINKHOLE
After.
1. Check yourself for injuries if you were caught
in a sinkhole and you were able to escape it
2. If you discover a sinkhole, report it
immediately to the authorities.
SOURCES
DRRR BOOK
MGB REGION VI OFFICE