Subsiding (Noun)
Meaning
A gradual sinking to a lower level.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The subsiding of the land after the earthquake caused widespread flooding in the coastal areas.
- The gradual subsiding of the water level in the reservoir revealed a hidden cave behind the dam.
- The subsiding of the volcanic ash cloud allowed the planes to take off again after a week of cancellations.
- The subsiding of the soil beneath the foundation of the old house caused it to tilt precariously to one side.
- The subsiding of the ocean floor in the area was a sign of the tectonic plate movement that was occurring beneath the surface.