Such cracks can be a symptom of subsidence, caused by the sinking or collapse of the earth beneath your property, or heave, when the ground expands because of an increase in moisture levels.

A new modeling technique discussed in the International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation shows how building risks associated with land subsidence in The Netherlands can be determined. Land ...

More damage from ground subsidence caused by poor water management and drought. This image was taken in May 2024. (Photo by Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images). Anadolu via Getty Images.

Subsidence is commonly fixed by underpinning, which is the process of strengthening the foundation of a property. Most home insurance companies offer cover for subsidence-related damage, but it often ...

Heave has the opposite effect to subsidence. It happens when the ground beneath a building becomes saturated with water and begins to swell, moving upwards and often sideways. This can cause similar ...

The subsidence is so wide that it completely swallowed up their 44-foot swimming pool, and it’s so deep that not a trace of the fiberglass pool can be seen. “It’s devastating, " said ...

Policy limits: Coverage limits range from $5,000 to $1,000,000. Cost: Annual premiums are approximately $40 per $150,000 of insurance coverage. Appurtenances: If appurtenances — fences, patios, ...

Coastal erosion, subsidence from permafrost thaw (hereafter, permafrost subsidence), and sea-level rise have each individually received attention as important threats to Arctic landscapes. Thanks to ...

This weakens the foundations’ ability to bear weight, with the resulting movement of the foundations. Owners face severe financial consequences if their homes are affected by subsidence or heave.

LUZERNE, Pa. — Emergency crews responded Sunday to part of Luzerne County for a report of a mine subsidence. Officials say firefighters, the Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency, and the ...

Widespread impact of subsidence . The researchers conducted an extensive analysis of 46,000 subsidence scenarios, taking into account variables such as climate, geography, and soil composition.