Topic: Tropical Storm Agatha

The top 10 weirdest stories of 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, its time to reflect upon the joys and sorrows of the past twelve months. It's also time to think about the truly weird things that we witnessed. Here's our top ten list.
12/20/2010 12:46 pm

Another giant Guatemala sinkhole? Geologists brace for it.

As scientists debate whether or not the giant Guatemala sinkhole actually fits the definition of a sinkhole, they agree on one thing: Guatemala City's geology makes it prone to huge sinkholes.
06/07/2010 04:05 pm

Geologists study giant Guatemala sinkhole left in wake of Tropical Storm Agatha

Scientists are studying how exactly the giant, cylindrical Guatemala sinkhole was formed, and how to prevent more. Meanwhile, the US is joining relief efforts to help the thousands left homeless by Tropical Storm Agatha.
06/02/2010 01:35 pm

In Pictures Guatemala sinkhole

Editorial Board Blog Giant sinkhole in Guatemala City: It can be fixed

06/02/2010 10:07 am

Giant Guatemala sinkhole plunges nearly 100 feet

Guatemala sinkhole spooks residents but excites geologists.
06/02/2010 09:08 am

What exactly is a sinkhole anyway?

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Agatha, a 330-foot-deep sinkhole opened up in the middle of Guatemala City. How do sinkholes form in the first place?
06/01/2010 07:23 pm

Guatemala City sinkhole so big, so round it 'doesn't seem real'

More than 178 people across Central America have been killed since Tropical Storm Agatha lashed the region with heavy rains on Saturday, leaving a giant Guatemala City sinkhole. How big is Guatemala's sinkhole?
06/01/2010 06:56 pm

More deaths reported and a giant sinkhole in Guatemala from TS Agatha

There are now 179 reported deaths in Guatemala from last weekend's Tropical Storm Agatha, along with a giant sinkhole in Guatemala City that has swallowed a clothing factory.
06/01/2010 04:23 pm

In Pictures Sinkholes around the world

Tropical Storm Agatha floods kill 150, cause giant sinkhole in Guatemala City

Flooding and landslides from tropical storm Agatha have killed more than 150 people throughout Central America in the past few days, and apparently caused a giant Guatemala City sinkhole.
06/01/2010 12:51 pm

Tropical Storm Agatha kills 150 in Central America

Landslides caused by Tropical Storm Agatha buried dozens of rural Indian communities.
06/01/2010 11:16 am