A major sinkhole opened Tuesday at Nicolas Cage's beachside home in Malibu. The driveway collapsed. The hole continued to grow. Emergency crews arrived at the property. The $10.5 million coastal mansion had to be emptied. Local authorities responded to the call because the hole continued to widen. They believe coastal erosion caused it. As the sinkhole grew further, everyone had to evacuate. Malibu officials are now examining what happened.
The property is located in a coastal area prone to erosion. The ground gave way beneath the driveway. The hole did not stop growing. The house is close to the water. That stretch of coast has known erosion problems.