Swallowed by a Sink Hole

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Horizon: 2013-2014: Episode 6: Swallowed by a Sinkhole

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2013-2014

Swallowed by a Sinkhole

BBC Two - Horizon, 2013-2014, Swallowed by a Sinkhole

Investigating why the geology of Florida makes it the sinkhole capital of the world.

Science documentary series. Professor Iain Stewart travels to Florida to investigate sinkholes, and why the geology of this state makes it the sinkhole capital of the world.

In February 2013, a hole opened up beneath a home in Florida and swallowed a man.

Jeff Bush was asleep when a sinkhole opened up beneath his bedroom. Despite the efforts of his brother to rescue him, Jeff was never seen again and his body was never recovered. 

Professor Iain Stewart travels to Florida to try and understand what killed Jeff, and why the geology of this state makes it the sinkhole capital of the world.

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