Which mechanism causes land subsidence when groundwater is extracted from aquifers near a fault line?

💡 Explanation

When groundwater is extracted, reduced pore pressure increases the effective stress on the aquifer matrix because the water is no longer counteracting the solid pressure, leading to aquifer compaction and land subsidence. Therefore, reduced pore pressure is the cause, rather than increased clay, oxidation, or mineral dissolution, requiring other mechanisms.

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