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

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

From Los Angeles Times

Other issues including subsidence added to the insurers' total payouts.

From BBC

Today though, it is still not clear how gradual the effect of subsidence was or why the decision was made to shore up the structure, Colin Morris, from the local history group, said.

From BBC

This phenomenon of the Earth's surface literally being pushed down — technically known as land subsidence — is not limited to the tens of millions who will be impacted in China.

From Salon

While they say in their comment article that consistently measuring subsidence is a great achievement, they argue it is only the start of finding solutions.

From Science Daily