Tag: land subsidence

Major U.S. cities are sinking due to groundwater pumping, with Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Denver among the hardest hit, threatening infrastructure.

Arizona sets an ambitious goal to cut Willcox groundwater overdraft by 50% by 2075 as land subsidence and earth fissures escalate in the region.

Research shows California’s San Joaquin Valley sinks as groundwater overuse hits record highs, threatening infrastructure and demanding urgent sustainable action.