subsidence

/ səbˈsaɪdəns; ˈsʌbsɪdəns /

noun

1. the act or process of subsiding or the condition of having subsided
2. geology the gradual sinking of landforms to a lower level as a result of earth movements, mining operations, etc

Example Sentences

About 3.5 feet of land subsidence has been measured since 2015 along parts of the Friant-Kern Canal.

From Los Angeles Times

He said continuing subsidence in the area now threatens to undermine recent repairs and investments including $83 million in state taxpayer funds.

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“Without substantive action to correct subsidence, the Friant-Kern Canal — and more than 250,000 Californians and over 1 million acres of farmland — will continue to be negatively impacted at a considerable cost.”

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State officials reviewed groundwater plans prepared by seven local agencies and found the plans failed to address the chronic lowering of groundwater levels, degradation of water quality, and continuing land subsidence, among other problems.

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He said his agency has made progress on plans to limit pumping and address land subsidence, and is taking steps to protect drinking water wells.

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