Concerning New Research Reveals That the Ground Beneath Arizona Is Collapsing

Groundwater extraction for irrigation is leading to rapid subsidence, though effective state management could help slow the process. In Arizona’s Willcox Basin, located just over an hour east of Tucson, the ground is literally breaking apart. Cracks spread across the surface, wells are running dry, and unusual flooding appears after heavy rains. The reason is [...]

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