subsidence
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The precise cause of subsidence is not always easy to determine because several forces can operate at the same time.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
Several major coastal cities stand out as subsidence hot spots.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
Under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991, the UK government has a duty to remedy coal mining subsidence damage.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
State regulators have told managers of local water agencies they need to do more to address overpumping and slow land subsidence.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
The deeper the tunnel, the less chance of subsidence on the surface.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
Vocabulary lists containing subsidence
Plate Tectonics - Middle School
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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