OMG sciencefromSFGATE1 month agoThe Next Great Quake Could Triple Flood Risk in the Pacific NorthwestThe Pacific Northwest is at risk of a devastating megathrust earthquake.Subsidence could increase flooding threats after the great quake.Flood maps may not account for the full impact of subsidence.
NYC real estatefromTime Out New York2 months agoNew York might be sinking, and this study shows whyNYC is sinking at alarming rates due to climate change, urban weight, and groundwater issues, putting infrastructure and real estate at risk.
New York Cityfromwww.scientificamerican.com2 months agoThese Major U.S. Cities Are All SinkingSome Will Surprise YouAll major U.S. cities are sinking due to groundwater extraction, increasing flood risks and infrastructure damage.
New York CityfromBusiness Insider2 months agoThe biggest cities in the US are sinking, a study found. The phenomenon could tilt buildings and damage infrastructure.US cities are experiencing widespread subsidence, which threatens buildings and worsens flooding, primarily due to groundwater extraction.
NYC real estatefromState of the Planet2 months agoAll of the Biggest U.S. Cities Are SinkingAll 28 of the U.S.'s most populous cities are sinking, impacting infrastructure.
New York CityfromFast Company2 months agoHouston is sinking half an inch per year-and it's not aloneHouston and other Texas cities are sinking rapidly, posing structural and flooding risks due to subsidence from groundwater extraction.
fromBusiness Insider2 months ago13 coastal cities in the US that are slowly sinkingMany US cities are sinking due to subsidence, exacerbating flooding risks as sea levels rise.Solutions to manage subsidence are available and time remains to implement them.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating5 months agoShould you buy a house with subsidence? We weigh up the pros and consBuying a house with subsidence can offer a lower price, but structural concerns must be assessed carefully to avoid costly consequences.Renovation