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

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. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.