Geologists are investigating what caused a giant sinkhole to open up in Guatemala City, swallowing an entire intersection.
The hole is 20 meters across and plunges nearly 30 meters deep.
A clothing factory and a house were reportedly lost in the hole, but so far, no deaths have been reported.
Geologists say the cause is still a mystery.
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The hole is 20 meters across and plunges nearly 30 meters deep.
A clothing factory and a house were reportedly lost in the hole, but so far, no deaths have been reported.
Geologists say the cause is still a mystery.
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