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Fissures likely due to groundwater overdraft

Land Subsidence and Earth Fissures in Arizona - on-line webinar

Their causes, hazards associated with their presence, and outlook for the future

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 - 5:30pm
Webinar co-hosted by Water Wise Program and Bisbee Copper Queen LIbrary

Land subsidence and earth fissures in Arizona

An overview of the history of earth fissures in Arizona, their causes, hazards associated with their presence, and outlook for the future. Presenter Joe Cook will provide examples from throughout the state but focus on those in Cochise County including some recent monsoon-related fissure reactivation and damage to roadways.

Joseph P. Cook is a Research Geologist, AZ RG, at the Arizona Geological Survey. 

Earth Fissures Cochise County

Joseph P. Cook | AZGS (arizona.edu)

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Event Contact:
MaryAnn Capehart
WaterWise Program Coordinator
capehart@arizona.edu
520-458-8278+2139
Alison Williams, Educational Director
Bisbee Copper Queen Library
AWilliams@bisbeeaz.gov
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