Subsidence induced by underground extraction
January 1, 2016
Subsidence induced by underground extraction is a class of human-induced (anthropogenic) land subsidence that principally is caused by the withdrawal of subsurface fluids (groundwater, oil, and gas) or by the underground mining of coal and other minerals.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Title | Subsidence induced by underground extraction |
| DOI | 10.1007/978-1-4020-4399-4_336 |
| Authors | Devin L. Galloway |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Index ID | 70193297 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Southwest Regional Director's Office; Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center |