Mine Subsidence Update: The Hole is Growing!

It appears that the hole is spreading into the back yards.  Taken from the article below:

"This is really scary because we keep noticing little things,” said Margaret Pecile, owner of 2 Smith Drive. "Like if you take a look at the steps by our front porch, you’ll notice that there is a black strip beginning to form behind the steps. That’s because they are actually starting to sink."

At the home she shares with her husband, Robert, the hole undermined a patio and has caused huge cracks and forced part of the wall to shift away from the house. A similar incident happened during a 1979 subsidence in the area.

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• Subsidence grows; fears persist - The Standard Speaker - 4/12/2008