Arts and Sciences’ Albert Colman warns water entering Fairport Harbor salt mine could increase collapse risks

Could water intrusion destabilize Fairport Harbor's salt mine? Geologist explains the risks

Ideastream: Albert Colman, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, said water entering Fairport Harbor’s salt mine could dissolve salt pillars supporting its underground structure, increasing subsidence and collapse risks. A catastrophic sinkhole is less likely given the mine’s depth and surrounding rock formations.