SINKHOLES OF FLORIDA

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Florida Sinkhole Research Institute (FSRI)
Publication_Date: 20061002
Title: SINKHOLES OF FLORIDA
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Tallahassee, FL
Publisher:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection/Florida Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details: STATE OF FLORIDA
Online_Linkage: <http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Publication_Information:
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset represents a set of points for reported sinkhole events. The data herein represents reported sinkhole activity but may also contain non-karst related subsidence such as collapsed septic systems, water mains, and/or other man-made features. These reported events have not been verified or validated as karst sinkholes by the Florida Geological Survey (FGS). Verification of the reported sinkhole is karst related is the responsibility of the property owners and/or their representatives. The coverage represents only a partial spatial representation of sinkholes in Florida as most are reported from population centers.
Purpose:
This information contained in this dataset is primarily used to more fully understand the unique relationship between karst and the state's groundwater resources and aquifer systems. It should be noted that not all sinkhole reports are karst related and that determination has not been added to this database.

Since its inception in 1907, the Florida Geological Survey (FGS) has gathered data on Florida karst (sinkholes, caves, springs, swallets etc.). In 1982, the Florida Sinkhole Research Institute (FSRI) was created at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. At that time all FGS sinkhole data files were transferred to the FSRI. One of their programs was to compile and tabulate this information and convert it to a computer database. When the Florida legislature discontinued FSRI's funding in the early 1990's, the FSRI nearly ceased operations entirely. After that the database was returned to the FGS and selected portions of the information were published in 1994 as FGS Open File Report 58, "FLORIDA SINKHOLE INDEX." The data is currently available in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and ESRI shapefile format via the FGS Internet web site.

Supplemental_Information:
The Florida Sinkhole Research Institute (FSRI) is still located at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and their current director is Dr. Shiou-San Kuo. He can be reached at UCF's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at (407) 823-2280.

FLORIDA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SPATIAL DATA DISCLAIMER Geographic information provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Florida Geological Survey (FGS), Geographic Information System (GIS) subsection is provided for general reference, is subject to change, and is not warranted for any particular use or purpose. Although efforts have been made to make the information accurate and useful, the FDEP/FGS assumes no responsibility for errors in the information and does not guarantee the data are free from errors or inaccuracies. The FDEP/FGS and its employees do not warrant and are not liable for inappropriate or unintended uses or interpretation of this information. As such, these digital data are distributed on "as is" basis and the user assumes all risk as to their quality, the results obtained from their use, and the performance of the data. Comments on this data are invited and FDEP/FGS would appreciate that documented errors be brought to staff attention. As a professional responsibility, we expect that the FDEP/FGS will receive proper credit when you utilize these data sets. Further, since part of this data was developed and collected with U.S. Government or State of Florida funding, no proprietary rights may be attached to it in whole or in part, nor may it be sold to the U.S. Government or the Florida State Government as part of any procurement of products or services. Please contact the FGS GIS subsection for additional information.

Florida Geological Survey ATTN: Geographic Information Systems Gunter Building, MS720 903 W. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida 32304 (850) 487-9455 ext. 153

Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1948
Ending_Date: 2006
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: Sinkhole
Theme_Keyword: Karst
Theme_Keyword: Caves
Theme_Keyword: Sinks
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Florida
Access_Constraints: NONE
Use_Constraints:
THE DATA INCLUDED IN FGDL ARE 'AS IS' AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGALLY BINDING. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING, CONTRIBUTING OR DISTRIBUTING THE MATERIALS.

A note about data scale:

Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.

1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.

Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>

Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Position: GIS Analyst
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: USA
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: FGDL Mailing Lists: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Hours_of_Service: M-F 8-5
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Florida Sinkhole Research Institute (FSRI)
Publication_Date: 20061002
Title: SINKHOLES OF FLORIDA
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publisher:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection/ Florida Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details:
OFR-58: Florida Sinkhole Index (Document) Florida Geological Survey, 1994
Online_Linkage: <http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/>

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
During the QA/QC process, errors of location data were discovered and all data hardcopies were reviewed to ensure correctness. If errors were found in the electronic copy, then data is corrected accordingly. Certain attributes and/or entities convey data quality information. When information to be encoded in the subfield is known to be not applicable (undefined, not relevant), then the subfield is valued by a string of "9s"; and when the information to be encoded is relevant but unknown (or missing), then the subfield is valued by using a "U" for alphanumeric strings or a string of "9s" for numeric data.

FGDL downloaded this dataset from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection website in ArcView shapefile format. The Arcview shapefile is not as current as the excel file, which is also available for download from the FDEP website.

Completeness_Report:
In the SIZEDIM field, FID 798 with REF_NUM 16-738 had a value of "F". GeoPlan changed this value to "E" per communication with FDEP who stated that "F" was a typo.

Sinkholes shown are publicly reported. As such they represent only a portion of all sinkholes to be found in the State of Florida. Most reported sinkholes come from population centers throughout Florida.

Data was originally collected by the Florida Geological Survey, transfered to the Florida Sinkhole Research Institute (FSRI), University of Central Florida, then transfered back to the Florida Geological Survey and has been updated approximately every 2-3 months. Shapefiles for point features are generated approximately every year.

THE DATA HEREIN REPRESENTS REPORTED SINKHOLE ACTIVITY BUT MAY ALSO CONTAIN NON-KARST RELATED SUBSIDENCE SUCH AS COLLAPSED SEPTIC SYSTEMS, WATER MAINS, AND/OR OTHER MAN-MADE FEATURES. SITES SHOULD REMAIN SUSPECT UNTIL FURTHER GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THE SITE OR INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO CONFIRM THE EXISTENCE OF A KARST RELATED SINKHOLE.

Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
No known accuracy can be reported using this data as some reports only generate PLSS coordinates. Sinkholes are not normally surveyed.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
No known vertical accuracy can be assumed with this dataset. Sinkholes are not normally surveyed.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Florida Sinkhole Research Institute (FSRI)
Publication_Date: 20061002
Title: SINKHOLES OF FLORIDA
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publisher:
Florida Geological Survey/Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Online_Linkage: <http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Publication_Date:
Title:
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:
Publisher:
Online_Linkage:
Source_Scale_Denominator: N/A
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1948
Ending_Date: 2006
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FSRI, FDEP/FGS
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Exported relevent fields from Excel database to .dbf file. Used a DEP Custom Arcview Extension to import *.dbf file and reproject to custom Albers projection and saved as shapefile. Shapefile was checked for gross errors in horizontal location and corrected.
Process_Date: September, 2002
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: John Marquez
Contact_Organization: Florida Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Computer Programmer/Analyst II
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Gunter Building MS#720, 903 W. Tennessee St.
City: Tallahassee
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32304-7700
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-488-9380
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-488-8086
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: john.marquez@dep.state.fl.us
Hours_of_Service: 8-5 M-F
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
In this process step, database refers to the Microsoft Excel data-file created to maintain the sinkhole data. In preparation for a new database the following has been performed on this database: 1. All data was QA/QC for positional accuracy by running two error checks: a. Spatial join of original data to verify STR and COUNTY information. b. Ensure the data was inside the boundaries of Florida. 2. Database errors were double checked against paper copies of the reports to ensure the database contained the correct coordinates, addresses and/or location references. If errors were found, corrections to the fields were made immediately. a. In the case a specific reference number (REFNUM) was spatially incorrect and was discovered to be in another county the REFNUM was reassigned and noted in the COMMENTS. b. In the case of errors regarding location, LAT/LONG and/or PLSS data was corrected to the proper coordinates based on the Florida DEP, Division of State Lands PLSS layer. c. Location references for reports that were determined to not be karst related sinkholes were removed from the database. 3. No other errors were checked and/or corrected. 4. Once QA/QC had been completed on the database, the database was converted into a dBase IV file, opened in ArcMap, and plotted using the ADD XY tool within ArcMap. 5. The event file was then generated to a point shapefile.
Process_Date: 20061002
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: David Anderson
Contact_Organization: Florida Geological Survey
Contact_Position: GIS Analyst
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 903 W. Tennessee St., Gunter Bldg MS720
City: Tallahassee
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32304
Country: United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (850) 488-4191 ext 153
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (850) 488-8086
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: David.Anderson@dep.state.fl.us
Hours_of_Service: M-F 8-5
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Data was downloaded from FDEP website in shapefile format to GeoPlan in November 2006. The original dataset was projected in DEP Albers. GeoPlan, during the QA/QC process included the following aspects:

(1) Changed the filename from Sinkholes_102006.shp to SNKHLE_OCT06 (2) Reprojected data to FGDL Albers (3) Added FGDLAQDATE field (4) Added DESCRIPT field based on ONAME

Process_Date: 20061111

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 2816

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
Standard_Parallel: 24.000000
Standard_Parallel: 31.500000
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000
False_Easting: 400000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_North_American_1983_HARN
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: ETAT.SNKHLE_OCT06
Entity_Type_Definition: SNKHLE_OCT06.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: REF_NUM
Attribute_Definition:
First two digits follow Florida DOT county numbering system, last three digits are randomly assigned.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TRUE_SINK
Attribute_Definition: Is it a true sink?
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATE_ADD
Attribute_Definition: Date added
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATE_REV
Attribute_Definition: Date revised
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OMONTH
Attribute_Definition: Occurred month
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ODAY
Attribute_Definition: Occurrence day
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OYEAR
Attribute_Definition: Occurrence year
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TIME
Attribute_Definition: Occurrence time
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LONG_DD
Attribute_Definition: Longitude - Decimal Degrees
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LONG_MM
Attribute_Definition: Longitude - Minutes
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LONG_SS
Attribute_Definition: Longitude - Seconds
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LONGDEC
Attribute_Definition: Longitude - Decimal Degrees
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LAT_DD
Attribute_Definition: Latitude - Decimal Degrees
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LAT_MM
Attribute_Definition: Latitude - Minutes
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LAT_SS
Attribute_Definition: Latitude - Seconds
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LATDEC
Attribute_Definition: Latitude - Decimal Degrees
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CO
Attribute_Definition: County
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TWNSHP
Attribute_Definition: PLSS Township
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RANGE
Attribute_Definition: PLSS Range
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SECTION
Attribute_Definition: PLSS Section
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: QTRSECT1
Attribute_Definition: Smallest Quarter
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: QTRSECT2
Attribute_Definition: Largest Quarter
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: QTRCONVERT
Attribute_Definition: Quarter Conversion
Attribute_Definition_Source: FGS Standard
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: QTRCONVE_1
Attribute_Definition: Quarter Conversion
Attribute_Definition_Source: FGS Standard
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: QTRQTRFGS
Attribute_Definition: QTR - QTR in FGS Standard Doc
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: QUAD
Attribute_Definition: USGS Topographical Quadrangle
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ONAME
Attribute_Definition: Owner's Name
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OSTREET
Attribute_Definition: Owner's Address
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OCITY
Attribute_Definition: Owner's City
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OZIP
Attribute_Definition: Owner's Zip
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: EVTADDR
Attribute_Definition: Event address is different from Owners
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OPHONE
Attribute_Definition: Owner's phone
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SIZDIM
Attribute_Definition: How was the size of the sinkhole determined?
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown/No calculated measure
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: M
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Measured
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Estimated
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SINSHAPE
Attribute_Definition: Shape of sinkhole
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Circular
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Elongated
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E/C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Elongated
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SINLNGTH
Attribute_Definition: Length of sinkhole
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SINWIDTH
Attribute_Definition: Width of sinkhole
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SINDEPTH
Attribute_Definition: Depth of sinkhole
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SLOPE
Attribute_Definition: Side slope of sinkhole
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WATSIN
Attribute_Definition: Water in sink?
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Yes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: No
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WATBLS
Attribute_Definition: Depth to water surface below ground surface
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LIMVIS
Attribute_Definition: Is limestone visible?
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Yes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: No
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CAVVIS
Attribute_Definition: Is cave visible?
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Yes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: No
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SUBRATE
Attribute_Definition: Substrate rate
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: R
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rapid
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: S
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Slow
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SLOW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Slow
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TRIGGERS
Attribute_Definition: Trigger mechanisms
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COL_CODE
Attribute_Definition: Pre-Collapse Conditions
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 12
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Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 123
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff Ponding, Grnd. Cracks, Tilting objects
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 12345
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
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Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 13
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff Ponding, Tilting objects
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Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 14
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff Ponding, Small holes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 146
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff Ponding, Small holes, Vegetation
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 15
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff Ponding, Well turbidity
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Grnd. Cracks
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Grnd. Cracks, Tilting objects
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 234
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Grnd. Cracks, Tilting objects, Small holes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 236
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Grnd. Cracks, Tilting objects, Vegetation
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 24
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Grnd. Cracks, Small holes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 25
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Grnd. Cracks, Well turbidity
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 27
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Grnd. Cracks, Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tilting objects
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 34
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tilting objects, Small holes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 35
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tilting objects, Well turbidity
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 36
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tilting objects, Vegetation
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Small holes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 45
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Small holes, Well turbidity
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Small holes, Vegetation
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FDEP
Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: No
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Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TOPO2
Attribute_Definition: Topography - Hilltop 2
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TOPO3
Attribute_Definition: Topography - Slope 3
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TOPO4
Attribute_Definition: Topography - Valley Bottom 4
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TOPO5
Attribute_Definition: Topography - Depression 5
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TOPO6
Attribute_Definition: Topography - Other See Comm. 6
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DRAINSTR
Attribute_Definition: Drainage Structures Present
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LUCODE
Attribute_Definition: Landuse Code
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
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Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain:
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Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LANDUS2
Attribute_Definition: Landuse - Pasture 2
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LANDUS3
Attribute_Definition: Landuse - Forest 3
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LANDUS4
Attribute_Definition: Landuse - Grove 4
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LANDUS5
Attribute_Definition: Landuse - Wetland 5
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LANDUS6
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Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LANDUS7
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Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LANDUS8
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Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOILTYPE
Attribute_Definition: Soil Type Present
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NEARSIN
Attribute_Definition: Near New Sinks?
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Yes
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Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: No
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Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
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Attribute:
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Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
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Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: No
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Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
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Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COMMENTS
Attribute_Definition: Comments
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WITNAM
Attribute_Definition: Witness Name
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WITADDRE
Attribute_Definition: Witness Address
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WITCTZIP
Attribute_Definition: Witness City/Zip
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WITPHONE
Attribute_Definition: Witness Phone
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
Attribute_Definition: Date FGDL acquired the dataset.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FGDL
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ACCESS_
Attribute_Definition: Access to Sink
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: GeoPlan added field based on ONAME
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AUTOID
Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
Ref_Num: Reference Number; first two digits follow Fla. DOT county numbering system, last three digits are randomly assigned. Date_add : Date added to the database Date_rev: Date revised Month: Month of sinkhole occurrence Day: Day of sinkhole occurrence Year : Year of sinkhole occurrence Time : Time of sinkhole occurrence: 999 = unk; 24 hour clock Long_dd: Longitude Degrees Long_mm: Longitude Minutes Long_ss: Longitude Seconds Lat_dd: Latitude Degrees Lat_mm: Latitude Minutes Lat_ss: Latitude Seconds Co: County Name Twnshp: Township Range: Range Section: Section Number Quad: Name of USGS Topographic Quadrangle Qtrsec1: First Quarter Section Qtrsec2: Second Quarter Section Long_dec: Longitude in Decimal Degrees Lat_dec: Latitude in Decimal Degrees

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Person: John Marquez
Contact_Position: Computer Programmer/Analyst II
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-488-9380
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-488-8086
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Hours_of_Service: 8-5 M-F
Resource_Description: DOWNLOADABLE DATA
Distribution_Liability:
THE FGDL DATA AS PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS AND ANY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE CREATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER (COLLECTIVELY THE 'MATERIALS') ARE COPYRIGHTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER FOR THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS (THE 'DATA PROVIDERS'). DO NOT REPRODUCE, REDISTRIBUTE OR RESELL THE MATERIALS, OR PROVIDE THE MATERIALS FOR FREE TO CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS, OR PLACE THE MATERIALS FOR DOWNLOAD ON A WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN USING FGDL DATA OR SOFTWARE IN PROJECTS, MAPS, ETC.; YOU AGREE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FGDL AS A DATA SOURCE. THE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED 'AS IS'. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE QUALITY OR SUITABILITY OF THE MATERIALS, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE TRUTH, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE DATA PROVIDED BY THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING, CONTRIBUTING OR DISTRIBUTING THE MATERIALS.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Transfer_Size: 0.063
Fees: VARIES
Ordering_Instructions:
GIS data is provided by the Florida Geological Survey (FGS) in ESRI shapefile, ARC/INFO coverage or interchange formats, as well as in table/database formats when requested. Data provided by the FGS is FREE to the public for electronic transfer methods such as E-mail transfers or download via file transfer protocol (FTP) or FGS web site (<http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/gisdatamaps/index.htm>).

The following price list applies for requests where electronic transfer is not acceptable: MEDIA COST S&H Charges --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CD $5.00 $2.50 DVD $10.00 $3.50 PAPER MAPS $5.00 per sheet $2.00 per sheet

Please be aware that pricing is subject to change at any time.

FGS will provide custom maps for persons or private companies providing requests are made in a timely manner. Custom order requests should be directed to the GIS analyst, require less than 4 hours of staff time to complete, and must be pre-paid in order to be processed. Labor for custom orders is billed in quarter hour increments at the rate of $18.35 / hr with a maximum of three hours billable. Custom orders taking less than one hour will not require billing. The GIS analyst is responsible for determining process time.

To order this or other datasets from the Florida Geological Survey, please contact the Geographic Information Systems subsection at:

Florida Geological Survey ATTN: Geographic Information Systems 903 W. Tennessee St. Gunter Building MS#720 Tallahassee, Florida 32304-7716

Office: (850) 488-4191 Fax: (850) 488-8086

Turnaround: VARIES WITH EMPLOYEE CAPABILITY
Technical_Prerequisites:
This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20061229
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Muriel Hannion
Contact_Position: GIS Analyst/Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 903 W. Tennessee St., Gunter Bldg MS720
City: Tallahassee
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32304
Country: United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-487-9455 ext 153
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-488-8086
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Muriel.Hannion@dep.state.fl.us
Hours_of_Service: M-F 8-5
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile

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