Oxford Sinkhole
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Nova Scotia investigating section of Trans-Canada Highway near belt of sinkholesTransportation Department spokeswoman Marla MacInnis says a geotechnical study is being carried out at Exit 6 of Highway 104 near the town of Oxford, N.S.CanadaOct 9, 2019
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N.S. road crews checking highways near Oxford for sinkhole problemsHines says data is being gathered to determine whether any action needs to be taken.CanadaAug 29, 2019
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Oxford to begin tests of its famous, growing sinkholeThe sinkhole first appeared at an Oxford, N.S., park last July as a hole the size of a dinner plate.EnvironmentApr 26, 2019
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N.S. town looking for professional help for mysterious Oxford sinkholeThe sinkhole first appeared in mid-July as a hole the size of a dinner plate, but has since grown to a size larger than 32.6 metres by 38.7 metres.EnvironmentNov 3, 2018
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Nova Scotia town’s sinkhole ‘still considered unsafe’ three months after it first appearedIts growth has slowed to a virtual halt in recent weeks, but new cracks keep appearing both near the sinkhole and in a nearby parking lot.CanadaOct 18, 2018
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Nova Scotia geologist says Oxford sinkhole is largely unchanged — for nowThe town recently issued a request for proposals to get the gear they need to look beneath the surface of the surrounding area - and the deadline for contractors was Wednesday.EnvironmentSep 20, 2018
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Heavy rains cause Oxford sinkhole to grow, new cracks to appearOfficials say that rain also caused new cracks to appear at the back of the sinkhole and they are currently being monitored for any further developments.CanadaSep 12, 2018
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Cracks forming near the Oxford sinkhole have officials worriedAs of Tuesday the sinkhole in Oxford, N.S., remains the same dimensions as it was on Friday: 32.6 metres by 38.7 metres.CanadaSep 11, 2018
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N.S. town recommends considering alternative routes as a result of new cracks near sinkholeDue to a lack of subsurface information around the sinkhole and surrounding properties, it is currently not known what risk the cracks pose to "the community, road and local businesses."CanadaSep 10, 2018
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Oxford sinkhole remains the same size but concerns lingerThe sinkhole will continue to be monitored, but at this time the city said its risk to infrastructure and public safety remains minimal.CanadaSep 4, 2018
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