"Virginia Tech Research Reveals Sinking of Major East Coast Cities"

Virginia Tech researchers have found that almost every city along the East Coast is experiencing subsidence, with rates of 2 millimeters per year affecting millions of people and properties. The gradual sinking of land poses a major threat to cities like New York, Baltimore, and Norfolk, and is exacerbated by the use of groundwater, potentially leading to more severe flooding. The study serves as an early warning and suggests the need for investment in measures such as building sea walls, elevating infrastructure, and reducing reliance on groundwater to mitigate the long-term impacts.