Guatemala Hole In Ground Pictures

A giant hole has opened up in the ground of Guatemala City.

The picture from the Guatemalan Government speaks for itself. It’s a terrifying scene especially after hearing that this giant hole swallowed up an entire building and a house. Reports indicate that this giant sink hole is at least 200 feet deep.

When gazing at this amazing picture, one is in awe of the nearly perfect size of the sink hole and the great depth of the hole.

The storm’s rain is being blamed for creating the sinkhole, which form suddenly without warning and can range in size. Sinkholes are found throughout the world.

The 30m-diameter sinkhole opened up in a northern district of Guatemala City, with residents blaming the rains and substandard drainage systems. Local reports said one man was killed when the building was swallowed. In 2007, three people died when a similar sinkhole appeared in the same area.

Guatemala was the worst affected country, with a confirmed death toll of 92, although that is likely to rise when rescuers reach remote villages. Almost 100,000 people have been evacuated from their homes. Nine people were confirmed killed in El Salvador and 12 in Honduras.

At least 123 people have died in Guatemala, and 59 others are missing, according to the government. Nine people were killed in El Salvador and 14 in Honduras, including a woman who was electrocuted as she was helped from her flooded home.