Drought and Land Subsidence: Two Distinct Phenomena, Linked in Some Regions

A PhD in physical geography, noting the difference between drought and land subsidence, said: These two phenomena are different. Drought occurs due to reduced precipitation, increased evapotranspiration and persistent water scarcity. It is one factor intensifying pressure on water resources, but it differs from land subsidence.

Referring to the difference between drought and subsidence, a Ph.D. in natural geography said: These two phenomena are different. Drought occurs as a result of decreased precipitation, increased evaporation and transpiration, and the continuation of water scarcity. One of the aggravating factors is the pressure on water resources, but it is different from subsidence.