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Since 2008, the centre of the city has reported to have risen some 12 centimetres (4.7 in),[4] after initially sinking a few millimeters.[5] This has caused considerable damage to buildings in the city centre, including the historical town hall.

 

The cause for this geological change has been identified as a drilling operation conducted in the summer and autumn of 2007 to provide geothermal heating to the city hall. The drilling perforated an anhydrite layer and caused high-pressure groundwater to come into contact with the anhydrite, which then began to expand.

 

By 2010, some sections of town had risen by 30 centimetres (12 in).[6] In July 2013, no end to the rising process was in sight.[7]

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Franz, I love the photo's subject as well as the artistic treatment. And I love the explanation behind it. I know now things I didn't before seeing your post. Thank you and take care of yourself.

Dana

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