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'State of Calamity' as Sinkholes Threaten Town of 55,000 in Brazil
February 24, 2025
An entire town in Brazil could be swallowed up by the earth. The municipality of Buriticupu, home to 55,000 residents, has declared a state of calamity as sinkholes have been threatening homes. Experts say they're concerned with how quickly the sinkholes are expanding. So far about 1,200 homes are at risk of collapsing. Inside Edition Digital’s Mara Montalbano has more.