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New York City
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

The 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.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

The 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.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago
New York City

Houston is sinking half an inch per year-and it's not alone

Houston and other Texas cities are sinking rapidly, posing structural and flooding risks due to subsidence from groundwater extraction.
fromFast Company
1 day ago
New York City

Houston is sinking half an inch per year-and it's not alone

Houston and other Texas cities are sinking rapidly, posing structural and flooding risks due to subsidence from groundwater extraction.
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NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

13 coastal cities in the US that are slowly sinking

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.
Science
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Miami's beachfront high-rises are sinking fast. It's a warning for coastal properties worldwide.

Luxury beachfront high-rises in Miami are sinking due to subsidence, impacting coastal property values significantly by 2050.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

About 3 dozen high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking, a study finds

High-rise condos and luxury hotels in South Florida are unexpectedly sinking due to nearby construction, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring.
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