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California drought caused irreversible ground sinking in Sacramento Valley

Heavy groundwater pumping during California's 2020-2022 drought caused the ground in the Sacramento Valley to sink faster than expected, permanently reducing the aquifer's ability to store water, according to a new study published on…

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Heavy groundwater pumping during California's 2020-2022 drought caused the ground in the Sacramento Valley to sink faster than expected, permanently reducing the aquifer's ability to store water, according to a new study published on Monday.

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