"East Coast Cities Sinking Faster, Satellite Data Shows"
Geologists have found that major cities on the US Atlantic coast, including New York City, are sinking at a faster rate than previously estimated, with some areas sinking 2 to 5 millimeters per year. This land subsidence poses significant risks to infrastructure such as roadways, airport runways, building foundations, rail lines, and pipelines, and exacerbates the impact of climate change-related storms. The research highlights the exposure of millions of people and properties to these subsidence rates and emphasizes the urgent need for community and infrastructure resilience planning.