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Why are the world’s cities sinking?

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The Sinking Earth: Causes and Consequences

This chapter explores the factors behind land subsidence, focusing on groundwater extraction and human activities. It explains how satellite technology is used to measure the sinking of land and the potential implications for infrastructure in vulnerable coastal areas.

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