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70 sinkholes found in northern Cebu after quake
At least 70 sinkholes have been observed in Northern Cebu following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake, with the majority found in San Remigio and Bogo City.
San Remigio recorded 40 sinkholes, Bogo City has 16, Daanbantayan has eight, Medellin and Tuburan have two each, and Sogod and Tabuelan have one each.
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is conducting an inventory of these sinkholes using ground-penetrating radar to assess their depth, extent, and risks.
Teams from the MGB Central Office and other regions have been deployed to support the ongoing assessment in Cebu.
The MGB warns that aftershocks could lead to the development of new sinkholes and the deepening of existing ones.
Residents living near sinkholes are advised by the MGB to evacuate their homes as a precautionary measure due to the risk of collapse.
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