USGS Land Subsidence in California (LSC) News

USGS Land Subsidence in California
USGS Land Subsidence in California

Introduction

Land subsidence is a gradual settling or sudden sinking of the Earth’s surface due to subsurface movement of earth materials. The main cause of subsidence in California is groundwater pumping. The effects of subsidence include damage to buildings and infrastructure, increased flood risk in low-lying areas, and lasting damage to groundwater aquifers and aquatic ecosystems.

USGS Land Subsidence in California (LSC)

Loading RSS Feed

Sources of information

USGS Land Subsidence in California (LSC)

To Top