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Subsidence
01
the process during which a building or piece of land sinks to a lower level or to the ground
02
the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it
03
an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
Example
Subsidence in the region was linked to the extensive groundwater extraction by local farmers.
The gradual subsidence of the land was evidenced by the sinking of ancient monuments and structures.
Over time, subsidence can lead to the formation of sinkholes, posing serious risks to infrastructure.
The coastal town experienced significant subsidence, causing several buildings to tilt and crack.
Engineers monitored the area for subsidence to ensure the stability of the newly constructed dam.
