Tag: cimatechange
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Climate Change-Induced Soil Shrinkage Causing Structural Damage to Homes
Climate change is increasingly causing structural damage to residential properties through a phenomenon known as soil shrinkage and swelling. In regions with high clay content, prolonged droughts cause the earth to contract, while heavy rains lead it to expand, resulting in significant cracks in walls and foundations. This geological instability, exacerbated by extreme weather patterns,…