A large sinkhole opened Tuesday at Nicolas Cage's beachside home in Malibu. The driveway gave way. The hole continued to grow. Emergency crews responded to the scene. The $10.5 million coastal mansion had to be emptied. Local authorities were called in because the hole was growing larger. They believe coastal erosion caused it. As the sinkhole kept expanding, everyone had to evacuate. Malibu officials are now investigating the incident.
The property is located in a coastal area that erodes easily. The ground gave way beneath the driveway. The hole did not stop growing. The house stands near the water. That stretch of coast has a history of erosion.