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  • Geology

Undermining

Undermining is the hollowing action of flowing water (sea water or fresh water) on a river bed, bank, cliff, or engineering works (dykes, bridge piers, etc.).

Consequences of undermining

Undermining is an erosion phenomenon which can cause collapse, the rupture of dykes and flooding.

Undermining of a bank after a flood. © F. Lamiot, Wikimedia CC by 3.0 Undermining of a bank after a flood. © F. Lamiot, Wikimedia CC by 3.0

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