The phrase "subsidence rate" refers to the speed or rate at which the ground or land sinks or collapses.
Sentences with «subsidence rate»
So far, the results suggest subsidence rates of some 9 millimeters per year in the southwest, and just 2 — 4 in the southeast. (scientificamerican.com)
For subsidence rates in Bangladesh, he says, «depending on how and where you measure, you might get 15 different values». (scientificamerican.com)
The researchers also analyzed how subsidence rates varied along adjacent 30 - meter sections of track. (sciencemag.org)