Land subsidence is a phenomenon wherein the Earth’s surface sinks downwards. It occurs mainly due to human activities, such as excessive groundwater extraction. It is a major global concern, affecting ...

The simulation results well reflect the spatiotemporal characteristics of the land subsidence evolution in the experimental area. The left side of the experimental model shows stable fluctuations, and ...

Land subsidence, or sinking, is a severe and growing problem in California, and it is most evident in the San Joaquin Valley, one of the nation’s most productive agricultural regions. The U.S.

To assist partner agencies in managing sinking coastlines, sea level rise, and water resource needs, the USGS created tools to monitor the causes and extent of land subsidence more precisely in the ...

The California Department of Water Resources plans to issue new regulations requiring local groundwater sustainability agencies to take immediate actions to prevent more land from sinking due to ...