In brief
A sudden, deep sinkhole appeared just outside the front of a beachfront property in Malibu that was recently purchased by Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage. Aerial footage captured the collapse of the driveway in the early hours of Tuesday, turning the area into an emergency scene. Local authorities ordered residents on the street to evacuate and set up a temporary shelter for those displaced. The incident has raised concerns about the region’s seismic stability and raised questions about land safety near coastal properties.
A sudden, deep sinkhole opened in front of a newly acquired Nicolas Cage beachfront home in Malibu, causing the roadway to collapse early Tuesday morning. The phenomenon was captured in aerial footage that shows the sudden grave‑like void swallowing the driveway and the surrounding streets.
Local authorities issued an evacuation order for all houses on the affected street and set up a temporary shelter for residents who had to leave their homes.
The actor, who bought the property in 2024, previously mentioned the estate’s stunning beachfront location in multiple interviews. The sinkhole’s cause is still under investigation, but environmental experts point to the area’s known seismic sensitivity.
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