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Mapping the global threat of land subsidence.
- Source :
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Science . 1/1/2021, Vol. 371 Issue 6524, p34-36. 3p. 1 Map. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The article presents the discussion on global population facing a high probability of land subsidence. Topics include natural or anthropogenic triggers resulting from solid or fluid mobilization underground; reducing aquifer-system storage capacity, causing earth fissures, damaging buildings, and civil infrastructure; and raising awareness and informing decision-making by evaluating potential global subsidence due to groundwater depletion.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00368075
- Volume :
- 371
- Issue :
- 6524
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 147916047
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abb8549