What will happen if groundwater is drawn down rapidly in coastal areas?

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2007-12-11 13:46:46 · 2 answers · asked by lilsoccergirl505 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

Salt water will infiltrate the aquifer.

2007-12-11 13:49:23 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Salt water infiltration and soil subsidence. Just look at New Orleans. I think I recall that parts of the south side have sunk something like 9 feet.

2007-12-11 13:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋