Jan 23, 2010 · When an earthquake hits, the vibrations cause any weak parts of the rocks to move and even collapse, which means the rocks above a cave or cavity may collapse down and the surface manifestation of that collapse will be a sinkhole.

Jan 28, 2020 · Videos shared on social media show sinkholes opening in the Cayman Islands, where a 4.9-magnitude aftershock was reported following Tuesday's massive quake. According to the US Geological...

While there was very little structural damage reported following the large 2020 quake, more than 50 sinkholes opened up in various locations across Grand Cayman, and there were numerous small...

Sep 21, 2023 · Submarine Caves and Sinkholes. One of the most intriguing features of the Cayman Islands is the presence of submarine caves and sinkholes, also known as blue holes. These natural wonders are formed when limestone …

Several sinkholes opened up at various points around Grand Cayman, causing damage to vehicles and at least one property. Several aftershocks occurred in the hours following the initial quake.

Mar 4, 2025 · The strongest recorded earthquake in the Cayman Islands occurred on January 28th 2020 and measured 7.7 magnitude. Its epicentre was 67 miles from Cayman Brac and 154 miles from Grand Cayman. Although there were multiple reports of sinkholes and some reports of one-to-two-foot-high waves, no major structural damage occurred.

Several sinkholes opened up around Grand Cayman and it caused damaged to some vehicles and properties. At least four cars were affected by sinkholes. Owen Roberts International Airport was evacuated after the initial shaking, fortunately, there was no damage to it. There was some structural damage on both Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman. After the ...

A preliminary damage assessment is now underway and it has been confirmed that several sinkholes have opened up and at least one property has been structurally damaged, but there have been no confirmed reports of injuries to persons in the Cayman Islands.

Jan 29, 2020 · An earthquake has struck in the Caribbean Sea to the south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica, causing weak tremors in Florida and sinkholes in the Cayman Islands.

Jan 1, 2004 · On Grand Cayman, these losses include: evaporation from sinkholes, ponds and Hydrogeochemistry The saturated zone is divided into the fresh, brackish and saline hydrochemical zones (Ng and Jones, 1994).