Though land subsidence can happen for a host of reasons, it is imperative to estimate its possible impact and chalk out a sustainable plan to minimise the adverse impact. Discuss (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
The 2023 Assanomath land subsidence showed how it can impact environment, small social livening and lead to loss of a heritage.
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Possible reasons behind subsidence: (A) Reduces land subsidence; (1) subsidence in Himachal region of Turkey after 2003 earthquake; (2) Seismic sediment - excessive extraction => CO2 Jakarta subsidence, Pumping in aquifer => apex in Dastoumak; (3) Heavy manmade situations - Shanghai land subsidence can
Additional causes: (A) sea level rise => apparent subsidence of coastal roads; (B) Large scale construction projects - NTPC Raipuan Vishyugad project is slammed for land subsidence. Solutions needed: (A) Take precautionary action - Mishra committee had recommended arranging renotification in Jyoti Malti, detailed plan development, Indonesia had to shift capital to Nusantara; (B) Ready evacuation plans - aerial apparatus trained in Jyoti math; (C) Mitigate the environmental impact of subsidence; (D) Study the dimension of surveys due to sinking; (E) Minimize economic losses - streets in gadi.bhumimath houses, parallel survey capacity, study components of the plan with eliminated developed states and contour data analysis plan on damage.
Conclusion
The need of the hour is adopt strategic environment assessment, social impact assessment in addition to comprehensive environment impact assessment.
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- Uses specific case studies
- Identifies multiple causes
- Mentions both natural and anthropogenic factors
Bipul Gupta
Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management
Land Subsidence and Mitigation
Land Subsidence - Causes and Solutions
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