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Subsidence

usgb/səbˈsaɪdns/Volume
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Disaster AftermathPlay
Often used to describe damage after natural disasters like earthquakes or floods. SlideMany buildings were declared unsafe due to subsidence following the flood.
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Environmental ConcernPlay
Highlights the environmental issues causing geographical changes. SlideCoastal erosion has led to increased subsidence near the shoreline.