Sinkhole unearthed / How sinkholes are made?

Tag-ulan na naman, usong-uso ang pagbaha at pag-guho ng mga lupa, let's dive in to this interesting topic - sinkholes.

What is a Sinkhole?

A sinkhole is a hole that suddenly appears in the ground. It happens when the soil and rock underneath the surface get washed away by water, creating a big empty space that can no longer support the ground above it. Think of it as when you eat all the cake under the frosting and suddenly, the frosting collapses.

chasm under the bed

To find a deep chasm under your bed doesn't only sound creepy but nonetheless terrifying. A recent sinkhole visited Guatamela City once again, this time under the bed of a 65-year old woman. I was thinking, could a sinkhole like this be a portal to hell?

Ever since i had known about sink holes, i was mesmerized by their circular rigidity and the wonder of admiration of how it was suddenly created, not to mention the calculating effects of the brain thinking how deep would it be? and other possible shoulda woulda coulda questions.

It may sound beyond the borders of our comprehension but science has it explained how chasms are being made especially in Guatamela where the litosphere is kinppd of porous, fluids such as rainwater is easily absorbed inside the earth. 

What makes it disturbing are the sudden show-ups of these holes which are pretty scary. Imagine a 40 feet deep hole abruptly appearing inside your house. It's for sure a wonder to claim with horrifying effects. It definitely is considered as a natural disaster which is similar to typhoons, tsunamis and earthquakes.

Below's the pic of a great chasm of which a building was swallowed in Guatamela back in 2010. It's a hole that's more than meets the eye.

(photo from Google Gallery)

How Do They Form?

Here’s a simple recipe for a sinkhole:

1. Water Dissolves Rock: Over time, rainwater, which is slightly acidic, seeps into the ground and slowly dissolves rocks like limestone, gypsum, or salt beds. Imagine slowly pouring hot water over sugar cubes; eventually, they disappear.

2. Underground Cavities: As the rock dissolves, it creates empty spaces or cavities underground. These cavities can get pretty large, like a secret hideout under your backyard.

3. Surface Collapse: When the cavity gets too big and the ground above can no longer hold, it collapses. It's like when too many people stand on a paper-thin cake; it caves in, and voila! You have a sinkhole.

   
   

   Fun (or Scary) Facts

   • Size Matters: Sinkholes can be tiny, just a few feet across, or they can be massive, swallowing entire buildings or roadways.
   • Location, Location: They are common in areas with lots of limestone, such as Florida in the USA, parts of China, and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Think of these places as having a lot of underground Swiss cheese.

   Prevention and Safety

   If you live in a sinkhole-prone area, here are some tips:

   • Watch for Warning Signs: Cracks in the ground or your home’s foundation, trees or fence posts that tilt, or small ponds where there weren’t any.
   • Regular Inspections: Have professionals check the stability of the ground, especially if you notice any of the warning signs.
   
   
   So, there you have it! Sinkholes are like nature’s way of reminding us that the ground isn’t always as solid as it seems. They might be scary, but understanding how they work can help us deal with them better. Just remember, when life gives you sinkholes, it might be time to move to higher ground!

   
   

   
   

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Satisfaction Ex Facto

I feel compelled to write this not because i sensed the emotive sympathy troubling the inner depths on my nerves as i've listened  and witnessed the unraveling of the infuriating truth about going against your will but because, simply, there is a need to let the unkempt vibes to be freed in to the air of nothingness.

It may sound so figurative but decrypting the hidden message here will leave you just wondering, what the hell is he talking about?


To lead by influence versus to lead by fear versus to lead by motivation and or inspiration, all mixed up together will define an all walks of life kind of leader, yet which one must possess the greatest percentage in reliving the qualities of an effective and powerful leader?

The rhetoric will go on and on,  but there is one common denominator in order for a living soul to wake up from the beauty of the rotting fantasy. It is the realization when the collective thinking would almost outburst to infinite mockery and satisfied smile forming on the lips of the given pawns and knights moving on the squares of life.



MAC

Google+ iPhone app is live on iTunes

After a long hiatus in not syncing my iPhone to iTunes, i got awed and struck for there's an iOS update - 4.

but i guess, that could wait.

In the meantime, let's give a round of applause to both the Search Giant and the great Cupertino company for finally unveiling the Google+ iPhone app.

You may get the app here:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google/id447119634?ls=1&mt=8


Guess what? the G+ iPhone app does not support iPod touch. It's  only compatible with iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4 with iOS not lower than version 4.0

I just noticed that there is no Huddle option on the web app compared to the iPhone app, whilst Hang-outs is missing on the mobile app, it's ubiquitously visible on the side bar for the web app.

I just had my first post using the iPhone app but i flinched when i didn't see it as "Google+ for iPhone", unlike the tagline i so got used to in Facebook, "Facebook for iPhone".

It just means that there's a lot more room for improvement. ;) or say, more uniqueness coming out after a couple of updates.

MAC

Google+ versus Facebook

 If only there's a way to import my Facebook contacts to Google+ I'd have it done in a blink of an eye. As it turned out, Facebook do not allow that process at the moment.

I had my first exploration of the newest social network just this week. At first hand, i was impressed. The UI is  so much more intuitive than Facebook. This isn't a review per se, but of all the things i want to share regarding this  overnight success of the big G, is my hands down applause of how the social network is revolutionizing across the cyberspace. It's too early to compare and judge between Google+ and Facebook, yet the non-startling question is inevitable, "would Google+ surpass Facebook's success?". And along the line, will the loyalty of social network fanboys be with Facebook forever?

Reality check, to win over Facebook wouldn't be an overnight achievement, with their 750 million subscribers, i guess Zuckerberg coudn't help but sit still and relax. However, that was not the case, he had launched the Facebook+Skype partnership - the so called video calling on facebook, which until now, i haven't gone through, leaving me wondering if the app is a built-in or was it a thing to configure through the maze of facebook's settings. On the other hand, Google pLus' video calling is just a click away from one of the sidebars

Then again, i didn't mean to compare the two (but i really couldn't help), putting it side by side Google+ is a real threat for the dominative Facebook's current profile in the market.

Getting the feel of it, this new social network is a lot more privy than the others I've used to have like Friendster. I didn't actually look at the video and how-to-basics, instead, i head on immediately to set up my account as soon as i've had my invite, result?, it was flawlessly easy. Creating circles alone and the feature of drag and dropping the people suggested on the top bar made it simplier compared to adding the person as a friend.

On the downside, not many people have Gmail accounts. Having a Gmail is a pre-requisite so you can be able to sign-up. I think that this is  keeping  the "boom"  from getting it more explosive to consumers who are not that techy. In brink of this, Google is trying to upgrade and implyingly affecting the attitude of consumers towards higher wisdom when it comes to setting up new technologies and innovations.


If you haven't receive an invite yet. Drop me your email address at

macdosage@gmail.com


and begin exploring.




MAC

Coldplay in Glastonbury 2011

If you're a constant visitor on this blog, you would deduce that the author is a big (if there's an adjective for bigger than monstrous, then consider that) fan of Coldplay. Their latest album is shaping up to be as beautiful as the previous ones. But what i'm posting now are some excerpt of their live act from the recently concluded Glastonbury Music Festival 2011.

Imagine a multitude of music lovers and hitchers  packed together with a number ranging from 150,000 - 200,000, i couldn't measure how the euphoria would be and the elation seems unthinkable or too true to feel. The Glastonbury Festival is a British Music Festival originated back in the 1970s where the live acts are performed at Worthy Farm in Glastonbury Southwest England.

Coldplay is by far the ultimate best band alive surpassing U2s fame and successes. Being a headline on a Glastonbury Musicfest is indeed a great achievement and laurel on the cap of Coldplay. They have performed three times (back in 2002, 2005) and this year-2011 of which all  were headlines. They've led the opening in the infamous Pyramid stage last Saturday, June 25 2011 with MX/Hurts Like Heaven from their new album.

MX/Hurts Like Heaven

While i was glued on my screen watching these shared videos on Youtube, i can't help both being wistful and inspired. It's still one of my goals and one of my un-executed plans to be in a Coldplay's concert, yet.  i'm running out of time already. I'd truly enjoy seeing one of their acts while i'm still in the early adulthood, screaming out loud and singing with them their songs that were epitomized as an epic.

In My Place

This was their first single that I've seen on MTV back in the days. It has captivated me ever since. The magic is still there, whenever i play it on the iPod or just simply watching like this:

Yellow

Chris M. here never faltered to entertain, while Jonny Buckland is still the simple and profound lead guy on the guitars. Will Champion is so into it that the drutms are have no disconnect to the rhythm, & Guy Berryman, the bassist is unmatched.

Lost

Major Minus

I was thinking that this song was their encore, but as you can feel and see (esp if you've known this song for ages), it was almost heartbreaking. What more if you're watching it live and you're a part of the throng singing these magical lyrics. The audience seem can't get enough of it. I couldn't just imagine once again the high-spiritedness gathering slowly through the heart and mind as you indulge deeper in the meaning of this song.

The Scientist

MAC