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A new study published in recent days argues that the city of Chicago is slowly sinking, raising risks of flooding and ...
U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
New research says Chicago and Detroit are at risk of sinking from things like groundwater extraction. Researcher says officials need to be more proactive.
At least 20 per cent of the urban area was sinking by at least 2mm per year. These include cities like New York, Chicago, ...
Researchers reveal 28 cities, including New York and San Diego, are sinking. Groundwater extraction and oil mining threaten ...
Cities including Seattle, San Diego, and Chicago are all sinking, a new study found.
An analysis of 28 urban areas in the United States revealed that all of them are falling in altitude, potentially affecting ...
Using satellite technology, scientists have now determined that 25 of 28 of the most-populated cities in the United States ...
At least 65 percent of urban areas in 25 major cities are sinking, with some local spots dropping by about two inches a year, ...
The study found Detroit has sunk by approximately 10.2 millimeters, or about 0.4 inches, from 2015-2021, based on an average ...