Indonesian village at risk of being swallowed by 100-metre-deep sinkhole

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Johnny WanFebruary 5, 2026 at 02:08 PM

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A village in Aceh, northwestern Indonesia, is threatened by a growing 100-meter-deep sinkhole. The sinkhole, which emerged sometime before February 5, 2026, has already destroyed crop plantations and infrastructure, impacting local farmers' ability to expand their farmland. The affected area has expanded from 27,000 to 30,000 square meters. Authorities and the state electricity company are concerned that the sinkhole will reach a high-voltage transmission tower, potentially causing further damage and disruption. The cause of the sinkhole's formation and continued expansion is not specified in the provided information.

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Key Player Opposition Context

State Electricity Company 60% Aceh 70% Indonesia ×390%

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sinkhole 100% indonesian village 90% land collapse 70% crop plantations 60% infrastructure 60% high-voltage transmission tower 50% aceh 50% environmental disaster 40%

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Very Negative

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

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85%

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Indonesia

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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