Abstract:Many karst collapses have been occurring continuously since June 2015 in Jingquan water source area. Through study on regional geological conditions, based on existing research, it is regarded that basic conditions for karst collapse in this area are the existence of shallow open karst caves, a certain thickness of loose covering and the drastic drop of groundwater level. The forming process and influencing factors of karst collapse have been introduced. It is regarded that longterm overpumping of karst water is the main factor of karst collapse. Reducing groundwater extraction is the most effective way to prevent karst collapse.