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“Rising Threat of Flooding in Famous East Coast City Due to Unprecedented Sinking Rates”

The famous city on the east coast of the United States is sinking every year by 1 to 2 millimeters, according to a study. Under the weight of the buildings, some areas are collapsing twice as fast. This subsidence increases the threat of flooding, as sea levels and extreme weather events rise.

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2023-05-25 05:08:07


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