"The discovery of the extent of subsidence hotspots along the South Florida coastline was unexpected. The study underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and a deeper understanding of the long-term implications for these structures."
"It's not uncommon for buildings to sink a little during and soon after construction, but the scientists called their discovery surprising because some of the changes took place several years later."
"Tidal flows and construction projects as far away as 1,050 feet have contributed to settling, the researchers found. The study used satellite images to capture the changes."
"The stretch of South Florida communities surveyed included Surfside, where the Champlain Towers South building collapsed in June 2021... Still, the Surfside catastrophe highlighted the need to monitor."
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