Northwest Houston Fault Line Map (IMAGE)

University of Houston

Northwest Houston Fault Line Map

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A large section of northwestern Harris County is sinking rapidly, according to a University of Houston geologist who has analyzed GPS data measuring ground elevation in the area.

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Shuhab Khan

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