{
  "id": 6390207,
  "title": "Pounding waves open up sinkhole in swanky Malibu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/pounding-waves-open-up-sinkhole-in-swanky-malibu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T05:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1528926/pounding-waves-open-sinkhole-swanky-malibu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pounding surf along the California coastline near the affluent enclave of Malibu has created a massive sinkhole on the driveway of what appears to be a multimillion-dollar oceanfront property, according to reports. The incident has drawn attention to the dramatic impact that powerful waves can have on coastal properties.\n\nPhotographs taken by AFP show concrete and other debris displaced by the force of the waves, which have lashed the area following the remnants of Hurricane Marie. The sinkhole is positioned close to the house's double garage, raising concerns about the potential threat to the structure.\n\nRichard Thompson, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service, explained that the region's coastal waters have been disturbed by the storm system's remnants. He noted that surf and wave heights have reached between 3 to 4.5 meters in certain areas, exacerbating beach erosion.\n\nThe surge in wave activity comes as another powerful storm, Hurricane Lowell, is currently affecting Hawaii, causing significant damage with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding. The ongoing El Niño climate episode has further fueled the formation of these powerful storms, although scientists are divided on whether human-induced climate change is amplifying the effects.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES: Pounding surf lashing the swanky California enclave of Malibu on Tuesday opened up a giant sinkhole on the driveway of a house reportedly belonging to US actor Nicolas Cage.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Large sinkhole pops up outside Nicholas Cage’s swanky Malibu house by the sea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/large-sinkhole-pops-up-outside-nicholas-cages-swanky-malibu-house-by",
        "published": "2026-09-09T06:33:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Watch: Sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's Malibu house swallows driveway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/watch-sinkhole-at-nicolas-cages-malibu-house-swallows-driveway",
        "published": "2026-09-09T09:49:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Phys.org",
        "title": "Pounding waves open up sinkhole in swanky Malibu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/pounding-waves-open-up-sinkhole-in-swanky-malibu-6426222",
        "published": "2026-09-09T13:00:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Large sinkhole in Malibu prompts evacuation of more than 30 properties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/large-sinkhole-in-malibu-prompts-evacuation-of-more-than-30-properties",
        "published": "2026-09-09T13:53:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}