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

The Quick Take
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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