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Articles | Volume 26, issue 1
Articles | Volume 26, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-551-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-551-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 26, issue 1
Research article
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26 Jan 2026
Research article |  | 26 Jan 2026

Land subsidence dynamics and their interplay with spatial and temporal land-use transitions in the Douala coastland, Cameroon

Gergino Chounna Yemele, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Leonard Osadebamwen Ohenhen, Katharina Seeger, Manoochehr Shirzaei, and Pietro Teatini

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This study examines coastal land subsidence in Douala, Cameroon, revealing rates between −17.6 and 3.8 mm yr-1. Subsidence patterns correlate with natural and anthropogenic processes, including land-use changes and urbanisation. Recently urbanised areas show higher subsidence rates than older urban zones. The findings highlight the need for further investigation, ongoing monitoring, and adaptation measures to address this environmental challenge effectively.
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