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Ground subsidence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The sinking or settling of the ground surface, including the formation of sinkholes, caused by removal of subsurface materials or fluids.

AP course connection

Topic 5.9: 5.9 Impacts of Mining

Unit 5

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