
North Cebu: More sinkholes expected as aftershocks persist
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two weeks since the deadly 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook north Cebu, the number of aftershocks had already breached the 12,000 mark, with experts saying that more sinkholes may appear. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Central Visayas (MGB-7) continues to conduct ground assessment in the areas affected by September 30’s earthquake. READ: 64 sinkholes found after 6.9 quake in north Cebu 70 sinkholes verified But as of Tuesday, October 14, they already recorded and verified at least 70 sinkholes, ground depressions that often form right after strong earthquakes. These number might also increase, said Josephine Aleta, […]... Keep on reading: North Cebu: More sinkholes expected as aftershocks persist