WATCH: Geologist reveals why Surrey is vulnerable to sinkholes: 'Concerning!'

Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 20/02/2025

- 12:37

A huge sinkhole appeared in Godstone High Street late on Monday night, prompting Surrey County Council to declare a major incident

A leading geologist has explained why a Surrey town was particularly vulnerable to the massive sinkhole that has caused chaos this week, pointing to the area's geological makeup and historical land use.

Speaking to GB News, geologist Dougal Jerram highlighted that the Godstone area sits on the Lower Green Sand formation, "one of the most landslip susceptible formations in the UK."

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