From Mexico City to Isfahan: Why Land Subsidence Must Be Taken Seriously

Land subsidence, the gradual sinking of the ground surface, is a phenomenon that can affect urban life. Identifying where it is occurring and how fast it is changing is critically important for protecting buildings, infrastructure, and city neighborhoods.

Land subsidence, i.e. the gradual lowering of its surface, is a phenomenon that can affect urban life. Knowing the location and speed of this change is very important for taking care of buildings, facilities and urban neighborhoods.