"Study Shows Major US East Coast Cities Including NYC and DC Sinking Rapidly"

Satellite imagery has revealed significant subsidence, or land sinking, across major cities on the U.S. East Coast, with some areas sinking as much as 5 millimeters per year. This phenomenon poses a threat to infrastructure, including buildings, roads, and airports, and exacerbates flood risks when combined with sea-level rise due to climate change. The research, conducted by Virginia Tech and the USGS, highlights the urgency of addressing subsidence in densely populated and infrastructure-heavy areas to mitigate potential damage and increased flood risks.