Papers

2020

Wan, J., B. Li, C. Tan, C. Feng, P. Zhang, and B. Qi (2020), Characteristics and main causes of earth fissures in northeastern Beijing Plain, China, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. 79 (6), 2919–2935.
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Chang, J., Y. Deng, Y. Xuan, Z. Yan, W. Wu, and J. He (2020), The dynamic response of sites with earth fissures as revealed by microtremor analysis——A case study in the Linfen Basin, China, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. 132, 106076.
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B. Pastor, J. L., J. Mulas, R. Tomás, G. Herrera, J. A. Fernández-Merodo, M. Béjar-Pizarro, L. Jordá, J. C. García López-Davalillos, R. Aragón, and R. M. Mateos (2020), Geometrical and geotechnical characterization of the earth fissures appeared in the Guadalentín Valley (southeastern Spain) after the September 2012 flooding, Proc. IAHS, 382, 663–667.
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2019

B. Choubin, A. Mosavi, E. H. Alamdarloo, F. S. Hosseini, S. Shamshirband, K. Dashtekian, and P. Ghamisi (2019), Earth fissure hazard prediction using machine learning models, Environmental Research, 179, 108770, doi:10.1016/j.envres.2019.108770.
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Y. Liu, D. Zhang, G. Wang, C. Liu, and Y. Zhang (2019), Discrete element method-based prediction of areas prone to buried hill-controlled earth fissures, Journal of Zhejiang University Science A: Applied Physics & Engineering, 20(10), 794-803.
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Saeidi, H., G.R. Lashkaripour and M. Ghafoori (2019), Evaluation of earth fissures caused by land subsidence in Kashmar-Bardaskan Plain, Northeast Iran, Journal of Arid Regions Geographic Studies. 9(35), 74-88.
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Howard, K.W.F. and W. Zhou (2019) Overview of ground fissure research in China. Environmental Earth Sciences. 78 (3), 97.
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2018

O. Nikbakhti, M. Hashemi, M. Banikheir, and A. Khabbazi Basmenj (2018), Geoenvironmental assessment of the formation and expansion of earth fissures as geological hazards along the route of the Haram-to-Haram Highway, Iran, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 77(4), 1421-1438.
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Yang, C., Z. Lu, Q. Zhang, C. Zhao, J. Peng, and L. Ji (2018), Deformation at Longyao ground fissure and its surroundings, north China plain, revealed by ALOS PALSAR PS-InSAR, Int. J. of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 67, 1-9.
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Ma, T., Y. Du, R. Ma, C. Xiao, and Y. Liu (2018), Review: Water-rock interactions and related eco-environmental effects
in typical land subsidence zones of China, Hydrogeology J., 26, 1339-1349.
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Xu, J., J. Peng, Y. Deng, H. He, L. Meng, and F. Wang (2018), Classification, grading criteria and quantitative expression of earth fissures: a case study in Daming Area, North China Plain, Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, 9(1), 862-880.
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Qiao, J., J. Peng, Y. Deng, Y. Leng, and Z. Meng (2018), Earth fissures in Qinglong Graben in Yuncheng Basin, China, Journal of Earth System Science, 127:10, doi:10.1007/s12040-017-0912-1.
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Malinowska, A. A., R. Misa, and K. Tajdu (2018), Geomechanical modelling of subsidence related strains causing earth fissures, Acta Geodynamica et Geomaterialia, 15(2), 197–204.
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Liu, Y., C. Zhao, Q. Zhang, and C. Yang (2018), Complex surface deformation monitoring and mechanism inversion over
Qingxu-Jiaocheng, China with multi-sensor SAR images, Journal of Geodynamics, 114, 41-52.
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Ye, S., A. Franceschini, Y. Zhang, C. Janna, X. Gong, J. Yu, and P. Teatini (2018), A Novel Approach to Model Earth Fissure Caused by Extensive Aquifer Exploitation and its Application to the Wuxi Case, China. Water Resources Research. 54 (3), 2249–2269.
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2017

He, Z., B. Ma, J. Long, H. Zhang, K. Liang, and D. Jiang (2017), Recent ground fissures in the Hetao basin, Inner Mongolia, China, Geomorphology, 295, 102-114.
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Zhu, H. H., B. Shi, and C. C. Zhang (2017), FBG-based monitoring of geohazards: Current status and trends, Sensors, 17, 452; doi:10.3390/s17030452.
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2016

Conway, B. D. (2016), Land subsidence and earth fissures in south-central and southern Arizona, USA, Hydrogeology J., 24, 649-655.
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Kakar, N., D. M. Kakar, A. S. Khan, and D. S. Khan (2016), Land subsidence caused by groundwater exploitation in Quetta Valley, Pakistan, Int. J. Econ. Environ. Geol., 7(2), 10-19.
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Peng, J. B., X. H. Sun, W. Wang, and G. C. Sun (2016), Characteristics of land subsidence, earth fissures and related
disaster chain effects with respect to urban hazards in Xian, China, Environ. Earth. Sci., 75, 1190, doi:10.1007/s12665-016-5928-3
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Ghazifard, A., A. Moslehi, H. Safaei, and M. Roostaei (2016), Effects of groundwater withdrawal on land subsidence in Kashan Plain, Iran, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. 75 (3), 1157–1168.
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Strozik, G., R. Jendruś, A. Manowska, and M. Popczyk (2016), Mine Subsidence as a Post-Mining Effect in the Upper Silesia Coal Basin. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. 25 (2), 777–785.
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2015

C. A. Brunori, C. Bignami, M. Albano, F. Zucca, S. Samsonov, G. Groppelli, G. Norini, M. Saroli, and S. Stramondo (2015), Land subsidence, ground fissures and buried faults: InSAR monitoring of Ciudad Guzmán (Jalisco, Mexico), Remote Sensing, 7, 8610-8630; doi:10.3390/rs70708610.
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Carpenter, M. C. (2015), Continuous monitoring of an earth fissure in Chino, California, USA – a management tool, Proc. IAHS, 372, 291–296.
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Zhu, L., J. Yu, Y. Liu, H. Gong, Y. Chen, and B. Chen (2015), Visualization of three dimensional earth fissures in geological structure, Proc. IAHS, 372, 227–229.
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Panda, B. B., M. L. Rucker, and K. C. Fergason (2015), Modeling of earth fissures caused by land subsidence due to groundwater withdrawal, Proc. IAHS, 372, 69–72.
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Yang, Y., Y. Luo, M. Liu, R. Wang, and H. Wang (2015), Research of features related to land subsidence and ground fissure disasters in the Beijing Plain, Proc. IAHS, 372, 239–242.
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Ye, S., Y. Wang, J. Wu, P. Teatini, J. Yu, X. Gong, and G. Wang (2015), Characterization of earth fissures in South Jiangsu, China, Proc. IAHS, 372, 249–253.
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2014

Lashkaripour, G. R., M. Ghafoori, M. M. Maddah (2014), An investigation on the mechanism of land subsidence in the
northwest of mashhad city, NE Iran, J. of Biodiversity and Environ. Sci., 5(3), 321-327.
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Qu, F., Q. Zhang, Z. Lu, C. Zhao, C. Yang, and J. Zhang (2014), Land subsidence and ground fissures in Xian, China 2005–2012 revealed by multi-band InSAR time-series analysis, Remote Sens. Environ., 155, 366–376, doi:10.1016/j.rse.2014.09.008.
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Youssef, A. M., A. A. Sabtan, N. H. Maerz, Y. A. Zabramawi (2014), Earth fissures in Wadi Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nat. Hazards, 71, 2013–2027, doi:10.1007/s11069-013-0991-5.
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2013

Khan, A. S., D. S. Khan, and D. M. Kakar (2013), Land subsidence and declining water resources in Quetta Valley,
Pakistan, Environ. Earth Sci., 70, 2719–2727, doi:10.1007/s12665-013-2328-9.
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Mahmoudpour, M., M. Khamehchiyan, M. R. Nikudel, and M. R. Ghassemi (2013), Characterization of regional land subsidence induced by groundwater withdrawals in Tehran, Iran, Geopersia, 3(2), 49–62.

Peng, J. B., L. W. Chen, Q. B. Huang, Y. M. Men, W. Fan, and J. K. Yan (2013), Physical simulation of ground fissures triggered by underground fault activity, Eng. Geol., 155, 19–30, doi:10.1016/j.enggeo.2013.01.001.
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Abbasnejad, A. and B. Abbasnejad (2013) Subsidence Hazard Zoning of Jiroft Plain, Southeast Iran. International Journal of Engineering Research and Development. 7 (7), 61–68..
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2012

F. Cigna, B. Osmano, Enrique Cabral-Cano, T. H. Dixon, J. A. Ávila-Olivera, V. H. Garduño-Monroy, C. DeMets, and S. Wdowinski (2012), Monitoring land subsidence and its induced geological hazard with Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry: A case study in Morelia, Mexico, Rem. Sens. Environ., 117, 146-161.
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Hernandez-Marin, M., and T. J. Burbey (2012), Fault-controlled deformation and stress from pumping-induced groundwater flow, J. Hydrol., 428–429, 80–93.
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Rahnema, H., and S. Mirasi (2012), Seismic and geotechnical study of land subsidence and vulnerability of rural buildings, Int. J. of Geosciences, 3, 878-884, http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ijg.2012.324089.
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Salehi, R., M. Ghafoori, G. R. Lashkaripour, and M. Dehghani (2012), Investigation of land subsidence in southern Mahyar Plain in Esfahan province, Iran, International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering. 2 (9), 389-394.
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2011

Huizar-Álvarez, R., L. M. Mitre-Salazar, S. Marín-Córdova, J. Trujillo-Candelaria, and J. Martínez-Reyes (2011), Subsidence in Celaya, Guanajuato, Central Mexico: implications for groundwater extraction and the neotectonic regime, Geofísica Internacional, 50(3), 255-270.
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Cook, J. P. (2011), Why did the fissure cross the roads? New and old earth fissure activity in Cochise County, Arizona, Arizona Geology, 41(1), Feature Article.
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2010

Carreon-Freyre, D., M. Cerca, R. Gutierrez-Calderon, and M. H.-L. de Guevara (2010), Monitoring of land subsidence and fracturing in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, in “Land Subsidence, Associated Hazards and the Role of Natural Resources Development”, IAHR Publ. 339, edited by D. Carreeon-Freyre et al., pp. 44–50, Int. Assoc. for Hydro-Environ, Wallingford, U. K.

Wang, G. Y., G. G. You, B. Shi, S. L. Wu, and J. Q. Wu (2010), Large differential land subsidence and earth fissures in Jiangyin, China, Environmental Earth Sciences, 61(5), 1085–1093.
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Hernandez-Marin, M., and T. J. Burbey (2010), Controls on initiation and propagation of pumping-induced earth fissures: Insights from numerical simulations, Hydrogeol. J., 18(8), 1773–1785.
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Holzer, T. L. (2010), Implications of ground-deformation measurements across earth fissures in subsidence areas in the southwestern USA, in “Land Subsidence, Associated Hazards and the Role of Natural Resources Development”, IAHR Publ. 339, edited by D. Carreon-Freyre et al., pp. 9–19, Int. Assoc. for Hydro-Environ, Wallingford, U. K.
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Janna, C., M. Ferronato, G. Gambolati, and P. Teatini (2010), Simulation of ground failure due to water pumping, in “Land Subsidence, Associated Hazards and the Role of Natural Resources Development”, IAHR Publ. 339, edited by D. Carreon-Freyre et al., pp. 133–135, Int. Assoc. for Hydro-Environ, Wallingford, U. K.
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2009

Srivastava, D. (2009), Ground fissures in Uttar Pradesh – A review, Earth Science India, e-journal, October 2009.
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Yang, C. S., Q. Zhang, C. Y. Zhao, W. Qu, L. Y. Ji, and J. Zhang (2009), Surface subsidence and ground fissures activity
monitoring Based on D-InSAR: A case of Datong city, in Proceedings of the “2009 Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event”, IEEE Publ., doi:10.1109/URS.2009.5137627.
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Wang, G. Y., G. You, and B. Shi (2009), Earth fissures triggered by groundwater withdrawal and coupled by geological structures in Jiangsu Province, China, Environ. Geol., 57(5), 1047–1054.
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Zhao, C. Y., Q. Zhang, X. L. Ding, Z. Lu, C. S. Yang, and X. M. Qi (2009), Monitoring of land subsidence and ground fissures in Xian, China 2005–2006: mapped by SAR interferometry, Environ. Geol., 58, 1533–1540, doi:10.1007/s00254-008-1654-9.
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Ziaie, A., K. Kumarci, A. R. Ghanizadeh, and A. Mahmodinejad (2009), Prediction of earth fissures development in Sirjan, Res. J. Environ. Sci., 3(4), 486–496.
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2008

Budhu, M. (2008), Mechanisms of earth fissures using the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion, Environ. Eng. Geosci., 14(4), 281–295.


2006

Pacheco, J., J. Arzate, E. Rojas, M. Arroyo, V. Yutsis, and G. Ochoa (2006), Delimitation of ground failure zones due to land subsidence using gravity data and finite element modeling in the Quertaro valley, Mexico, Eng. Geol., 86, 143–160.
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2005

Holzer, T. L., and D. L. Galloway (2005), Impacts of land subsidence caused by withdrawal of underground fluids in the United States, in “Humans as Geologic Agents”, Rev. Eng. Geol., vol. XVI, edited by J. Ehlen et al., pp. 87–99, Geol. Soc. of Am., Boulder, Colorado.
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2003

Sheng, Z., D. C. Helm, and J. Li (2003), Mechanisms of earth fissuring caused by groundwater withdrawal, Environ. Eng. Geosci., 9(4), 313–324.


2000

Li, Y., J. Yang, and X. Hu (2000), Origin of ground fissures in the Shanxi Graben System, Northern China, Eng. Geol., 55, 267–275.
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1999

Bankher, K. A., and A. A. Al-Harthia (1999), Earth fissuring and land subsidence in Western Saudi Arabia, Nat. Hazards, 20, 21–42.
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1998

Sheng, Z., and D. C. Helm (1998), Multiple steps of earth fissuring caused by ground-water withdrawal, in “Current Research and Case Studies: Proceedings of the Joseph F. Poland Symposium on Land Subsidence”, edited by J. Borchers, pp. 229–238, Star Publ. Co., Belmont, California.


1996

Lee, C. F., J. M. Zhang, and Y. X. Zhang (1996), Evolution and origin of the ground fissures in Xian, China, Eng. Geol., 43, 45-55.
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1995

Haneberg, W. C. , and R. L. Friesen (1995), Tilts, strains, and ground-water levels near an earth fissure in the Mimbres Basin, New Mexico, GSA Bulletin 107(3), 316–326.
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1994

El Baruni, S.S. (1994), Earth Fissures Caused By Groundwater Withdrawal In Sarir South Agricultural Project Area, Libya, Applied Hydrogeology. 2 (1), 45–52.
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1992

Kenny, R. (1992), Fissures: Legacy of a drought, Earth, May 1992, 34-41.
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1985

Jiang, W., and Z. Nie (1985), Discussion on the cause of the ground fissures in Handan City, Hebei Province, North China Earthquake Sciences, 3 (4) (in chinese).
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1982

Jachens, R. C., and T. L. Holzer (1982), Differential compaction mechanism for earth fissures near Casa Grande, Arizona, Bull. Geol. Soc. Am., 93(10), 998–1012.
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1981

Holzer, T. L., and E. H. Pampeyan (1981), Earth fissures and localized differential subsidence, Water Resour. Res., 17(1), 223–227.
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1979

Holzer, T. L., S. N. Davis, and B. E. Lofgren (1979), Faulting caused by groundwater extraction in southcentral Arizona, J. Geophys. Res., 84(B2), 603–612.
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Jachens, R. C., and T. L. Holzer (1979), Geophysical investigations of ground failure related to groundwater withdrawal—Picacho Basin, Arizona, Ground Water, 17(6), 574–585.
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1977

Bouwer, H. (1977), Land subsidence and cracking due to groundwater depletion, Ground Water, 15(5), 358–364.


1976

Holzer, T. L. (1976), Ground failure in areas of subsidence due to ground-water decline in the United States, in “Proceedings of the II International Symposium on Land Subsidence”, IAHS Publ. 121, edited by J. C. Rodda, pp. 423–433, Int. Assoc. of Hydrol. Sci., Wallingford, U. K.
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Holzer, T. L., and S. N. Davis (1976), Earth fissures associated with water-table declines, Geol. Soc. Am. Abstr. Programs, 8(6), 923–924.


1971

Lofgren, B. E. (1971), Significant role of seepage stresses in compressible aquifer systems, Eos Trans. AGU, 52(11), 832.


1951

Feth, J. H. (1951), Structural reconnaissance of the Red Rock Quadrangle, Arizona, U.S. Geol. Surv. Open File Rep., 51–199, 32 pp.
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