A large sinkhole opened Tuesday at Nicolas Cage's beachside home in Malibu. The driveway gave way. 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 was growing larger. They suspect coastal erosion caused it. As the sinkhole grew further, everyone was forced to leave. Malibu officials are now examining what happened.
The property sits in a coastal area prone to erosion. The ground gave way beneath the driveway. The hole continued to expand. The house is close to the water. That stretch of coast has known erosion problems.