Modern Mysteries

Strange sinkhole opens up on French beach

By T.K. Randall
February 2, 2018 ·  5 comments
Measuring five meters wide, two meters deep and filled with brackish water, the mysterious crater appeared on the beach on February 1st and has since become a topic of heated debate online.

Some have speculated that the hole, which is situated along the famous Promenade des Anglais, could be some sort of volcanic phenomenon while others have blamed a falling meteorite.

Pas d'inquiétude, c'est un phénomène naturel qui arrive 4 fois par an et pour les journalistes, non, le tramway n'a pas fait un détour 😉 pic.twitter.com/GZvY9okRxi

— Christian Estrosi (@cestrosi) February 1, 2018

According to local authorities however, it is not only harmless but has also appeared before.

"No worries, it's a natural phenomenon that happens four times a year," said Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi. "And for journalists - no, the tram [which runs underneath] did not make a detour."

It turns out that such holes are caused by layers of sand shifting due to the weight of the pebbles.

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