Etymology:
Meaning:
The downward movement of the Earth's surface, usually caused by the withdrawal of underground fluids or the collapse of underground structures.
Origin:
The term "subsidence" originated from the Latin word "subsidere," which means "to sink down." This word is derived from the prefix "sub," meaning "under," and the verb "sidere," meaning "to sit."
The term was first used in the geological context in the 18th century to describe the sinking of land after the withdrawal of groundwater or other fluids from underground aquifers. Over time, the term has been applied to other types of land subsidence, including those caused by the collapse of underground mines, the decomposition of organic matter in soils, and the loading of the Earth's surface by structures or other materials.
Etymology Latin subsidere meaning to settle down sub under sidere to sit
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