article_snippet: The first one appeared in the 1980s, by 1990 there were 40 and by 2005 there were 1,000 holes.
article_snippet: Speaking to ABC News, Mr Bromberg said: '1,000 holes are a direct result of the inappropriate mismanagement of water resources in the region. '
article_snippet: 1,000 holes could develop overnight or over time, making 1,000 holes unpredictable and very dangerous.'