subsidence induced by groundwater pumping

Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) keyword categories > coastal change hazards topics > agents of coastal change > anthropogenic agents of coastal change > subsurface fluid withdrawal > groundwater pumping

subsidence induced by groundwater pumping

local or regional lowering of the ground surface caused by compaction of an aquifer following extensive pumping.

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