"Study Reveals Sinking Cities Along US East Coast"

Researchers from Virginia Tech have found that major cities along the East Coast are experiencing land subsidence at rates that exceed global sea level rise, posing a threat to critical infrastructure such as airports, railways, and levees. The sinking elevation, caused by factors including groundwater extraction and urban weight, is leading to increased flood risks and potential damage to infrastructure. This issue is not unique to the East Coast, as coastal areas worldwide are at risk of flooding, erosion, and displacement due to rising sea levels and sinking land.