"Uncovering the Sinking Reality of America's East Coast Cities"

Subsidence, caused by factors like groundwater extraction and sediment settling, is causing the land along America's Atlantic Coast to sink at a faster rate than sea-level rise, posing a significant threat to coastal communities and infrastructure. The study highlights the mounting costs and risks associated with subsidence, with areas like Virginia Beach, Baltimore, and NYC particularly at risk, and emphasizes the potential impact on levees, population, and property.