Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Samuel M. Zapp, Kelly M. Sanks, Jose Silvestre, John B. Shaw, Ripul Dutt, Kyle M. Straub
Summary: This study presents the first investigation of subsidence in laboratory-scale river delta experiments, revealing significant differences in subsidence rates between the control experiment and the treatment experiment. The treatment experiment exhibits higher and more variable subsidence rates, consistent with field and modeling measurements. This suggests that short-term subsidence rates may exceed the threshold for marsh platform drowning.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-EARTH SURFACE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dong Li, Bin Li, Yuxin Zhang, Chao Fan, He Xu, Xiyong Hou
Summary: This research used PS-InSAR technology to monitor the ground deformation in the reclaimed land area of Shanghai. The results showed that there was uneven subsidence in the newly formed land, and the subsidence velocity gradually slowed down over time. The study demonstrated that PS-InSAR technology can be used for remote sensing monitoring of large-scale and long-term subsidence.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Rong Liu, Yong Zhao, Guoliang Cao, Qingming Wang, Mengyang Ma, Enchong Li, Haodeng Deng
Summary: This study evaluates the non-linear variation in hydraulic parameters and its feedback to the aquifer system during land subsidence in the Cangzhou area in the North China Plain. A compaction model is used to establish a quantitative relationship between deep groundwater abstraction, hydraulic parameter change, groundwater storage, and supply capacity change. The results show significant reduction in groundwater storage capacity due to the decrease in inelastic storage coefficient, highlighting the importance of scientific evaluation of aquifer water supply capacity change in subsiding regions.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Neda Mohseni, Roland Bol
Summary: The study revealed that excessive extraction of groundwater leading to land subsidence has significant impacts on soil compaction levels and microbial community distribution. Physical soil properties such as bulk density and porosity varied significantly across different land subsidence rate zones. The microbial community showed different abundance patterns in areas with varying levels of oxygen content in the soil.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
H. E. Glover, A. S. Ogston, A. T. Fricke, C. A. Nittrouer, C. Aung, T. Naing, E. J. Lahr
Summary: Effective coastal management requires a fundamental understanding of the impacts of anthropogenic activities on sediment dynamics. In this study, the relative resilience to subsidence was compared between an agricultural field and a nearby mangrove-forest preserve in the Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar. The results showed that both sites had net sediment import due to vegetation trapping, and the relative elevations were equivalent, suggesting similar aggradation rates. Unleveed fields may be less vulnerable to subsidence than leveed fields, but the decision to replace mangroves with agricultural fields should consider all the benefits provided by each environment.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Edward J. Anthony, Manon Besset, Florin Zainescu, Francois Sabatier
Summary: Determining changes in land and water areas over river deltas based on land-water ratios can help identify subsidence and shoreline erosion, and provide a foundation for studying land-cover and vegetation variations. The spatial pattern of most Mediterranean and Black Sea river deltas is largely characterized by increasing water areas, reflecting a mix of shoreline erosion, land-use changes, and subsidence. Future research should focus on detailed studies of each delta to unravel changes related to land-use, vegetation, and subsidence, as well as the interpretation of wetlands in these ratios.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Sifat Siddik, Shibli Sadik Tulip, Atikur Rahman, Md. Nazrul Islam, Ali Torabi Haghighi, Syed Md Touhidul Mustafa
Summary: This study examines the effects of land use and land cover (LULC) changes on groundwater recharge in the northwestern part of Bangladesh. The results show that long-term temporal LULC changes have a small impact on recharge at the basin scale, but a larger impact at the regional level due to urbanization. Seasonal LULC variations also affect recharge, with dry LULC having a higher potential compared to wet LULC.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaojun Zhu, Feng Zha, Hua Cheng, Liugen Zheng, Hui Liu, Wenshan Huang, Yu Yan, Liangjun Dai, Shenzhu Fang, Xiaoyu Yang
Summary: This paper proposes a scientific and complete method for reconstructing the spatial pattern of water and land resources in unstable coal mining subsidence areas within urban areas. This method effectively improves the urban ecological environment, enhances urban quality, and alleviates the problems of land shortage and human-land conflict in coal-resource-based cities.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew J. Moodie, Jeffrey A. Nittrouer
Summary: The socioeconomic viability of fluvial-deltaic systems is constrained by the natural processes of these landforms, particularly avulsion. Artificial diversions can help mitigate land loss, but finding the optimal balance between cost and benefit is crucial. Urbanization in delta areas can create a positive feedback loop, enhancing infrastructure development and landscape preservation through diversions.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yun-Hsun Huang, Yan-Jiang Lai, Jung-Hua Wu
Summary: This study utilized system dynamics simulation to model the supply of surface and groundwater and the demand for water by industry, as well as the mechanisms underlying land subsidence in the Choshui River Basin, Taiwan. The simulation results indicated that well sealing had a limited effect on land subsidence but would negatively impact the agricultural community. Reducing the demand for irrigation water and promoting advanced irrigation technology can help mitigate land subsidence caused by excessive groundwater exploitation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Baoxing Jiang, Kun Zhang, Xiaopeng Liu, Yuxi Lu
Summary: To address the issue of large prediction errors caused by the existing models' neglect of the correlation between subsidence points, a Multi-point Relationship Fusion (MRF) prediction model based on Graph Convolutional Networks (GCN) was proposed for mining-induced subsidence. Using surface deformation data obtained from 250 InSAR images and GNSS observation data, the MRF-GCN model demonstrated better accuracy than other models, with an R2 value of 0.865 and a MSE of 1.59899. Therefore, it can be applied to predict surface subsidence in large areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei-Chia Hung, Cheinway Hwang, Michelle Sneed, Yi-An Chen, Chi-Hua Chu, Shao-Hung Lin
Summary: This study introduces a multilayer compaction well (MLCW) technology that can detect stratum compaction at different depths, providing scientific basis for groundwater management and land-use policies.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Jia Ding, Donglin Dong, Zhiqiang Hu, Yuan Ji, Zhonglin Wei
Summary: This paper presents a case study of a coal mine in Anhui province, China, focusing on the aquifer compaction and surface subsidence caused by mining activities. The study establishes a conceptual model of groundwater flow and simulates the pumping of the aquifer. The results show that the water level drops rapidly after pumping, while the aquifer compression has a lag. The surface subsidence pattern can be divided into three periods: transmission, subsidence, and stability. These findings contribute to more efficient mine water management.
MINE WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Hrishikesh Kumar, Tajdarul Hassan Syed, Falk Amelung, Ritesh Agrawal, A. S. Venkatesh
Summary: This study utilized datasets from 2007 to 2019 to analyze land subsidence in the National Capital Region of India. The findings suggest that stable groundwater levels can affect the rate of subsidence, while land subsidence continues to occur in the area.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. O. Ohenhen, M. Shirzaei
Summary: This study highlights the role of land subsidence in building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria. Using radar satellite data, we found a correlation between subsidence, foundation damage, and high risk of building failure. This data will aid authorities in formulating building codes, standards, and mitigation strategies.
Article
Geography, Physical
Elizabeth L. Chamberlain, Steven L. Goodbred, Richard Hale, Michael S. Steckler, Jakob Wallinga, Carol Wilson
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2020)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Steven L. Goodbred
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2019)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jean-Louis Grimaud, Celine Grall, Steven Goodbred, Michael S. Steckler, Ryan Sincavage, Jennifer L. Pickering, Chris Paola, Leonardo Seeber, Md. Saddam Hossain
Article
Geography, Physical
Steven L. Goodbred, Tom D. Dillehay, Cesar Galvez Mora, Andre O. Sawakuchi
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2020)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
A. E. Niell, J. P. Barrett, R. J. Cappallo, B. E. Corey, P. Elosegui, D. Mondal, G. Rajagopalan, C. A. Ruszczyk, M. A. Titus
Summary: The study measured the vector between two VLBI antennas at the Kokee Park Geophysical Observatory in Hawaii with high precision, revealing differences between VLBI and optical survey measurements and potential factors affecting the accuracy of the baseline's vertical component.
JOURNAL OF GEODESY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
P. Passalacqua, L. Giosan, S. Goodbred, I. Overeem
Summary: The morphological change in river deltas is a fundamental characteristic arising from the non-uniform dispersal of sediment and water. Despite local dynamics and instability in some areas, delta systems may be sustainable at a system scale. Delta risk assessments must integrate local dynamics and sub-unit connections with unit-scale behaviors to ensure the long-term sustainability of the system.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ryan Sincavage, Man Liang, Jennifer Pickering, Steven Goodbred, Paola Passalacqua
Summary: Favorable topographic gradients and channel bed aggradation are often cited as primers for river channel avulsion. However, a localized backwater effect from a seasonal lake that forms in Sylhet Basin, known as a hydraulic barrier, is not a plausible mechanism for channel steering unless water depths are increased beyond the physical dimensions of the basin. The introduction of a scoured antecedent channel along the western margin induces a strong preference for bypass of the central basin.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-EARTH SURFACE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jessica L. Raff, Steven L. Goodbred Jr, Jennifer L. Pickering, Ryan S. Sincavage, John C. Ayers, Md. Saddam Hossain, Carol A. Wilson, Chris Paola, Michael S. Steckler, Dhiman R. Mondal, Jean-Louis Grimaud, Celine Jo Grall, Kimberly G. Rogers, Kazi Matin Ahmed, Syed Humayun Akhter, Brandee N. Carlson, Elizabeth L. Chamberlain, Meagan Dejter, Jonathan M. Gilligan, Richard P. Hale, Mahfuzur R. Khan, Md. Golam Muktadir, Md. Munsur Rahman, Lauren A. Williams
Summary: The principal nature-based solution for offsetting relative sea-level rise in the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta is the unabated delivery, dispersal, and deposition of the rivers' similar to 1 billion-tonne annual sediment load. Recent hydrological transport modeling suggests that strengthening monsoon precipitation in the 21st century could increase this sediment delivery 34-60%; yet other studies demonstrate that sediment could decline 15-80% if planned dams and river diversions are fully implemented. We validate these modeled ranges by developing a comprehensive field-based sediment budget that quantifies the supply of Ganges-Brahmaputra river sediment under varying Holocene climate conditions.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Amelie Paszkowski, Steven Goodbred, Edoardo Borgomeo, M. Shah Alam Khan, Jim W. Hall
Summary: This review examines the geomorphic changes in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta and its broader impacts, highlighting the complex interplay between anthropogenic interferences and natural background processes driving the dynamics of the delta. Future research efforts should focus on understanding geomorphic processes and collaboration among governing bodies and stakeholders to ensure the long-term sustainability of the delta.
NATURE REVIEWS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Afrida Binth Iqbal, Mohammad Moshiur Rahman, Dhiman Ranjan Mondal, Nadim Reza Khandaker, Haniyum Maria Khan, Gias Uddin Ahsan, Md Jakariya, Md Mainul Hossain
GROUNDWATER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2020)