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May 29th, 2013
08:35 PM ET

Sinkhole is ticking time bomb under New Mexico town

Underground cavities in the U.S. are  ticking time bombs that could suddenly turn into deadly sinkholes.

In March, a Florida man died after his bed was swallowed by a sinkhole that had opened up under his house. 
That was a naturally-occurring disaster.

Authorities: Sinkhole victim's body unreachable

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But in New Mexico, a man-made cavern is threatening to swallow up a big chunk of one town - and its residents.

Ed Lavandera has an Out Front investigation.
Filed under: Environment • News • Sinkholes
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