What is the sinkhole in the Florida Keys?


What is the sinkhole in the Florida Keys? The NR-1 Sinkhole is a giant underwater sinkhole located in the Straits of Florida 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Key West, Florida. It is found at an approximate depth of 1,886 feet (575 m) of water at the foot of the Pourtales Escarpment, an area of Quaternary sediment.


How long until the Keys are underwater?

Climate In Crisis: The Spots of the Florida Keys That Will Be Underwater and Uninhabited by 2045.


Are the Florida Keys safe?

The crime rate in the Florida Keys is low, but you should still use common sense when exploring Key West, especially at night and around hectic Duval Street and Mallory Square.