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Iran Faces Crisis as Land Sinks 30 cm Annually

4/20/2025

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Iran is grappling with alarming land subsidence, with some areas sinking over 30 cm each year due to rampant groundwater extraction for farming. This crisis jeopardizes infrastructure and heightens earthquake risks, as experts point to a lack of political will and enforcement. The consequences threaten long-term water security and amplify disaster vulnerability in this quake-prone nation.

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Iran is grappling with alarming land subsidence, with some areas sinking over 30 cm each year due to rampant groundwater extraction for farming. This crisis jeopardizes infrastructure and heightens earthquake risks, as experts point to a lack of political will and enforcement. The consequences threaten long-term water security and amplify disaster vulnerability in this quake-prone nation.