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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The sinking of Mexico City

Mexico City's severe subsidence, trapped basin geography, inadequate drainage and groundwater overextraction combine with climate change and population growth to intensify flood risk.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
5 days ago

These Giant Cracks Are Swallowing CitiesAnd No One's Stopping Them

Gigantic gullies are expanding across African cities, displacing hundreds of thousands due to sandy soils, inadequate drainage, heavy rains, and human factors.
Environment
fromNature
1 week ago

Deep gashes are tearing through cities, swallowing houses and displacing vast numbers of people

Expanding urban gullies in African cities are rapidly displacing hundreds of thousands, driven by sandy soils, inadequate drainage, and rapid urbanization.
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