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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 39 MIN

Episode 8: Houston is Sinking!

from H2O and Beyond · host Alex Han

TIMESTAMPS BELOW 👇In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Mr. Michael Turco from the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District. We'll discuss the subsidence, or sinking, that's happening in Houston as a result of excessive groundwater withdrawal, methods of data collection, and what can be done to slow down and prevent further sinking!0:00 Intro2:08 What is Subsidence?8:20 Subsidence in the Houston Area16:00 How is Subsidence Monitored?23:09 Solutions for Subsidence29:10 Communication of issues31:07 What defines success in slowing down subsidence?35:28 Future challenges37:53 Closing remarks38:57 Ending🎧 Listen to more episodes & follow us here: https://linktr.ee/h2oandbeyondFeedback Form: https://forms.gle/RNjdFLY2wSrk7PW2AFollow the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarrisGalvestonSubsidenceDistrict/X/Twitter: https://x.com/hg_subsidenceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harris---galveston-subsidence-district/Website: https://hgsubsidence.org/If you liked this episode, please Like and Subscribe!

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