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A ground deformation rate map with scattered distribution of point targets shows the maximum subsidence (rise) rate as high as -26 to -20 mma-1 (16\u201321 mma-1), implying that the study area is an active zone for ground deformation. Based on the point target map, a contour ground deformation rate map is generated. The map shows three major subsidence zones located in the middle-west, the east, and the southwest of the study area, respectively. All the six ground collapse accidents that occurred in 2007\u20132008 fall within the subsidence zones, qualitatively validating the IPTA results. Ground subsidence and geological conditions on Datansha Island are examined. The results indicate that the local geological conditions, such as limestone Karst geomorphology as well as silt layers characterized by high water content, high void ratio, high compressibility, low bearing capacity and low shear strength, and underground engineering projects are responsible for ground subsidence and ground collapse accidents occurred there.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/s90100503","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2009,1,15]],"date-time":"2009-01-15T05:21:48Z","timestamp":1231996908000},"page":"503-518","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":45,"title":["A Study of Ground Deformation in the Guangzhou Urban Area with Persistent Scatterer Interferometry"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"9","author":[{"given":"Qing","family":"Zhao","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Institute of Space and Earth Information Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Room 615, Esther Lee Building, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, P.R. 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