Anthropogenic subsidence (Q304)
Subject, term, tag: Anthropogenic subsidence
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Anthropogenic subsidence |
Subject, term, tag: Anthropogenic subsidence |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Downward motion of the land surface induced by anthropogenic drivers (e.g., loading, extraction of hydrocarbons and/or groundwater, drainage, mining activities) causing sediment compaction or subsidence/deformation of the sedimentary sequence, or oxidation of organic material, thereby leading to relative sea level rise. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026