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100	1		_aRODOLFO Kelvin S
700			_aSIRINGAN Fernando P
245			_aGlobal sea-level rising is recognised, but flooding from anthropogenic land subsidence is ignored around northern Manila Bay, Philippines / _cKelvin S Rodolfo, Fernando P Siringan
260			_c2006
520			_aLand subsidence caused by excessive extraction of ground water is a serious problem in East Asia. This article looks at the overuse of ground water in East Asian countries then at the specific problem facing northern areas of Manila. Mean water levels in Manila harbour have risen more than half a metre since 1980 mostly due to land subsidence rather than rising sea levels. The risk of flooding is increased and will be more severe when it occurs. Some suggestions for alleviating the problem are identified, but it is noted that there is only a limited chance of them being implemented.
650			_aDISASTER PLANNING
650			_aWATER EXTRACTION
650			_aLAND SUBSIDENCE
650			_aFLOODING
650			_aMANILA _xFLOODING
690			_aPhilppines
773			_aDisasters: _bthe Journal of Disaster Studies, Policy and Management : _gVol 30 No 6, March 2006, pp.118-139 (23)
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