# Subsidence claims: After drought, ground can shrink, swell or even collapse when it rains—causing damage to homes

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:20:16+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-subsidence-drought-ground-collapse-homes.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/subsidence-claims-after-drought-ground-can-shrink-swell-or-even-collap-5bc665/

A crack appears beside a window after weeks of scorching weather. As much as you might hope the ground beneath your house will recover with the first rain, the effects of a dry summer can continue long after temperatures fall.

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