"East Coast Cities Face Sinking Dilemma, Endangering Infrastructure"

A study by Virginia Tech and the U.S. Geological Survey has found that major East Coast cities like New York City, Baltimore, and Virginia Beach are sinking at rates exceeding global sea level rise, with some areas descending more than 5 millimeters per year. This subsidence poses significant risks to infrastructure, including roads, railways, and airports, and increases flood risks. The research, which utilized space-based radar satellites to create high-resolution terrain maps, highlights the urgent need for addressing the impacts of land subsidence in conjunction with climate change-induced sea level rise.