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  1. Pothole - Wikipedia

    A pothole is a pot-shaped depression in a road surface, [1] usually asphalt pavement, where traffic has removed broken pieces of the pavement. It is usually the result of water in the underlying soil …

  2. The What, Why, and How of Potholes - Michelin Mobility Intelligence

    Potholes, the inevitable road distress we all love to hate – and for good reason! They are potentially hazardous and costly. But since they are inevitable, it’s time to learn the what, why, and how of …

  3. Potholes – Pavement Interactive

    Small, bowl-shaped depressions in the pavement surface that penetrate all the way through the HMA layer down to the base course. They generally have sharp edges and vertical sides near the top of …

  4. What Causes Potholes – The Ultimate Road Mystery Explained

    Feb 16, 2021 · Potholes are sections of road surface that have developed cracks, worn away, and ultimately created a hole. In fact, potholes begin as tiny cracks and can expand from just a few …

  5. What is the difference between a sinkhole and a pothole?

    A pothole is usually a fairly small feature caused by failure of paving materials, usually associated with roads, parking lots, and airports. In the colder parts of the country, potholes become more abundant …

  6. How Do Potholes Form: Understanding the Causes and Prevention

    In this article, we will explore the causes behind the formation of potholes, discuss the impact they can have on commercial operations, and provide valuable insights into effective preventive measures to …

  7. Pothole Fact Sheet – American Public Works Association

    The Pothole Fact Sheet include information on what causes a pothole, what affects pavement life, how potholes are repaired and how we can stop potholes from forming.

  8. POTHOLE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of POTHOLE is a circular hole formed in the rocky bed of a river by the grinding action of stones or gravel whirled round by the water. How to use pothole in a sentence.

  9. What are potholes? | Roads & Bridges

    Jun 24, 2025 · It may seem like an obvious answer, but potholes actually have a technical definition. They are “a disruption in the pavement surface where a portion of the pavement material has broken …

  10. Potholes - MDOT SHA

    Many factors may contribute to the creation of potholes. Potholes form when water becomes trapped beneath the pavement surface. As vehicles run over the saturated base material, the unsupported …