__________ occurs when water is taken from an aquifer faster than it is replenished through recharge and the pore spaces in the ground collapse.

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Land subsidence occurs when there is excessive withdrawal of groundwater, causing the pore spaces in the ground to collapse and the surface to sink. This can lead to permanent changes in the landscape and infrastructure damage.

__________ Occurs When Water Is Taken from an Aquifer Faster