Land subsidence is worsened by stopping groundwater pumping,because the additional water that is retained underground weakens the rock,making it subside more easily.

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Land subsidence is often caused or exacerbated by the removal of groundwater. When groundwater is pumped out, the water that supported the ground's weight is removed, leading to the ground settling or collapsing into the empty spaces where water once was, not by retaining additional water.

Land Subsidence Is Worsened by Stopping Groundwater Pumping,because the Additional