In Japan, a city sank more than 2 meters due to groundwater extraction, but decades later satellites revealed that the ground is rising again at up to 12 millimeters per year

Original: No Japão, uma cidade afundou mais de 2 metros devido à retirada de água subterrânea, mas décadas depois satélites revelaram que o solo está voltando a subir até 12 milímetros por ano

Catraca Livre ·
Em Português & Español Brazil

In Osaka, groundwater restriction allowed previously sunken areas to rise again, revealing unique geological dynamics. The post In Japan, a city sank over 2 meters due to groundwater withdrawal, but decades later satellites revealed that the soil is rising again up to 12 millimeters per year appeared first on Catraca Livre.

Read original article on Catraca Livre →