"downlift" meaning in English

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          "text": "The structure's magma chamber remains active as there apparently are solfataras, hot springs, gas emissions and frequent episodes of large-scale up- and downlift ground deformation (Bradyseism) do occur.",
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        "(geology) A lowering of the ground caused by geological forces."
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