Why are the world’s cities sinking?
Science Weekly
Cities Sinking Globally
Sinking cities are a global phenomenon, with nearly half of China's major cities and over two dozen US coastal cities experiencing a rapid decline in ground levels. New York City, Atlantic City, and Jakarta are among the highly affected areas, with Jakarta experiencing a 2.5 meters sink in the last decade. The severity has led the Indonesian government to move the capital to a different island. Coastal cities globally are at risk, facing alarming rates of sinking that require immediate attention.
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