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Global Cities Sinking Due to Subsidence

Updated 2026-10-30 20:20 UTC 1 source Negative

A new survey reveals that the world’s largest cities are subsiding at a rate of up to several inches per year. This phenomenon poses significant challenges for urban planning and infrastructure.

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Scientific American

The world’s biggest cities are sinking. Is yours one of them?

Global cities are subsiding by up to several inches a year, an exhaustive new survey shows

2026-10-30 18:47 UTC