Which outcome occurs when prolonged aquifer depletion weakens strata?

💡 Explanation

Sinkhole formation accelerates because dissolving supports causes subsurface instability. Increased effective stress triggers *suffosion*, therefore expansion occurs rather than increased underground mineral or ground stability because dissolved supports were removed.

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• Which process rapidly alters river delta morphology when coarse alluvial sediment deposition reduces flow capacity?
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