"Study Reveals East Coast Metropolises Including NYC and DC Are Sinking"

A study by Virginia Tech and the U.S. Geological Survey has found that major cities along the U.S. Atlantic coast, including New York City, Long Island, Baltimore, and Virginia Beach, are sinking at rates that exceed the global sea level rise. This land subsidence is threatening critical infrastructure such as roads, airports, and railways, with some areas sinking more than 5 mm per year. The research, which utilized space-based radar satellites to create high-resolution maps of subsidence, highlights the urgent need to address the potential damage and increased flood risks associated with this phenomenon.