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USGS Study: 1200 square miles of Central Valley land is sinking

By Take Two Staff
Published Nov 22, 2013
Cracks and buckle along Delta Mendota Canal.
Cracks and buckle along Delta Mendota Canal.
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Amy Quinton
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Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.

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USGS Study: 1200 square miles of Central Valley land is sinking

A new study shows sinking land in California's Central Valley is affecting flood control, water deliveries, and high speed rail.

The US Geological Survey says the fault lies with large groundwater withdrawals. The changing terrain will be quite a challenge for people looking to build the high speed rail system.

For Capital Public Radio, Amy Quinton reports that finding a solution won't be easy.