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Subsidence induced by underground extraction

January 1, 2016

Subsidence induced by underground extraction is a class of human-induced (anthropogenic) land subsidence that principally is caused by the withdrawal of subsurface fluids (groundwater, oil, and gas) or by the underground mining of coal and other minerals.

Publication Year 2016
Title Subsidence induced by underground extraction
DOI 10.1007/978-1-4020-4399-4_336
Authors Devin L. Galloway
Publication Type Book Chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Index ID 70193297
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Southwest Regional Director's Office; Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center