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Morlock
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8 years ago

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-37934011

Appears to be gypsum related, map at bottom of pdf.

https://www.harrogate.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/185/appendix_11_gypsum_in_ripon.pdf

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rikj
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8 years ago

Good page on the area from the BGS:

http://www.bgs.ac.uk/research/engineeringGeology/shallowGeohazardsAndRisks/sinkholes/riponFeb2014.html

Morlock
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8 years ago

Interesting info on the BGS site, appears to be no easy/cheap answer to the problem.

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