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The Land Under These CA Cities Is Sinking; Here's Why
The study looked at the phenomenon known as land subsidence, or the gradual sinking of Earth’s surface, in the nation’s 28 largest cities.

Kristina Houck is a field editor for Patch Media, covering San Diego County. Prior to joining Patch, Kristina served as a staff reporter for San Diego Union-Tribune Community Press, a group of community newspapers including Del Mar Times, Solana Beach Sun, Carmel Valley News, Rancho Santa Fe Review and Encinitas Advocate.
With a background in journalism and public relations, Kristina has served on the board and chaired the communications committee of San Diego-based literacy nonprofit Words Alive. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science with minors in English and religious studies from San Diego State University.
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The study looked at the phenomenon known as land subsidence, or the gradual sinking of Earth’s surface, in the nation’s 28 largest cities.

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Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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