subsidence

/ səbˈsaɪdəns, ˈsʌbsɪdəns /

noun

1. the act or process of subsiding or the condition of having subsided

2. geology the gradual sinking of landforms to a lower level as a result of earth movements, mining operations, etc

Example Sentences

“We were surprised because land subsidence is not like flooding or wildfires,” Nemati said, describing those climate-fueled disasters as much more visual and sudden.

From Los Angeles Times

The slant - caused by subsidence linked to mining - created the illusion that coins, if dropped inside, appeared to roll "uphill".

From BBC

And they do not suggest massive subsidence or a cave-in of the mountain.

From BBC

However, residents said subsidence in Haden Cross Drive first became evident in January 2024 when a tree fell in nearby woods.

From BBC

But should there be a high level of subsidence after an earthquake, that figure would nearly triple to more than 22,000, the study calculates.

From Los Angeles Times