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Massive sinkholes open up across drought-hit Turkey
Original: Massive sinkholes open up across Turkey as it struggles with drought and climate change
Large sinkholes are forming across Turkey as the country faces prolonged drought. Reports link the collapse of the ground to falling groundwater levels, which are being over-extracted for farming as climate change intensifies water shortages. The sinkholes pose risks to people, farmland and infrastructure, and highlight how the climate crisis is reshaping landscapes in regions already struggling with water scarcity.
Why now: Turkey's worsening drought and the dramatic appearance of sinkholes are drawing attention to the visible impacts of climate change and groundwater depletion.
Evidence
- Massive sinkholes open up across Turkey as it struggles with drought and climate change · The Conversation
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