the buzz log

Yesterday, a sinkhole opened its mouth in Daisetta, Texas. And it's hungry.

Since appearing, the greedy chasm has gobbled up one tractor, several telephone poles, and an assortment of oil field equipment. Officials estimate that the growng pit is 600 feet long and 150 feet deep. On the Web, its profile has expanded just as rapidly.

As of this morning, lookups for "texas sinkhole" ranked among the top queries on Yahoo! News. So far today, searchers have boosted demand for "daisetta sinkhole" and dipped into general results for "sinkholes."

In Buzz, a dozen articles from the past days are tracking the voracious pit. Among the most popular, a CNN video clip hovers over the hole. The segment reveals images of motor vehicles that have succumbed to the sinkhole's maw and explains how Daisetta's mining history may have caused the sunken area's birth and impressive growth.

A report from the Houston Chronicle offers local video, several maps, and an in-depth look at the enormous cavity. Authorities say it may take up to two weeks for the chasm to stabilize. If you live near Daisetta, you might want to move your truck.