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The Next Great Quake Could Triple Flood Risk in the Pacific Northwest

The 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 is sinking at alarming rates due to climate change, urban weight, and groundwater issues, putting infrastructure and real estate at risk.

All major U.S. cities are sinking due to groundwater extraction, increasing flood risks and infrastructure damage.

US cities are experiencing widespread subsidence, which threatens buildings and worsens flooding, primarily due to groundwater extraction.

All 28 of the U.S.'s most populous cities are sinking, impacting infrastructure.

Houston and other Texas cities are sinking rapidly, posing structural and flooding risks due to subsidence from groundwater extraction.

Many 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.

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