Shifting Earth Near Closed Mines: Ground In Dutch Province Rising Faster Than Expected

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 10:28 in Earth & Climate

The ground in the Dutch province of South-Limburg is not as stable as had been thought. Satellite observations have shown greater localized rises than expected. Newly-developed technology has also enabled improved charting of ground subsidence in the provinces of Groningen and North-Holland. The satellites measure ground shifts down to the last millimeter.

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