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10:55, 22-Jan-2019
Excessive water pumping causes unusual land subsidence in Iran
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A study of satellite data shows Iran is sinking dramatically as increased demand for water seriously depletes the reserves of its groundwater basins. Pictures sent back by the European Space Agency's Copernicus Sentinel 1 mission show dams built to support agriculture is restricting the flow of water downstream, leading to desertification and serious environmental issues.