Coastal Cities at Risk: Sinking Land and Rising Seas Threaten Thousands

A study led by Virginia Tech projects that by 2050, one in 50 people in 32 coastal cities in the US could face significant flooding due to sinking land and sea-level rise, affecting up to 500,000 people and 1 in 35 properties. The research combines satellite data on land subsidence with sea-level rise projections, highlighting the short-term impact and racial and socioeconomic disparities in affected areas. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive flood resiliency planning and management decisions, providing a call to action for policymakers.