Subsidence

usgb/səbˈsaɪdns/
noun

The process of land sinking to a lower level.

The subsidence of the land caused by the earthquake was catastrophic.
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Often appears as...

  • soil subsidence
  • land subsidence
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Disaster Aftermath

Often used to describe damage after natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.

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Many buildings were declared unsafe due to subsidence following the flood.
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Environmental Concern

Highlights the environmental issues causing geographical changes.

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Coastal erosion has led to increased subsidence near the shoreline.
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