Willcox Basin in Arizona Rapidly Sinking from Groundwater Extraction
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Phys.org
The Willcox Basin in Arizona is experiencing rapid land sinking due to excessive groundwater pumping for agriculture, with some areas sinking up to six inches annually, causing fissures, dry wells, and flooding; efforts like declaring Active Management Areas aim to slow this process, but permanent subsidence remains a significant challenge.