Between 2014 to 2020, researchers used satellite-based radar to measure the relative local land subsidence velocities for 48 of the largest coastal cities. They found over 44 cities to be sinking faster than sea levels are rising, with areas in some cities experiencing subsidence rates over 20mm/year. Check out this visualization to learn more about the cities that are sinking!
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Fastest Sinking Coastal Cities
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Between 2014 to 2020, researchers used satellite-based radar to measure the relative local land subsidence velocities for 48 of the largest coastal cities. They found over 44 cities to be sinking faster than sea levels are rising, with areas in some cities experiencing subsidence rates over 20mm/year. Check out this visualization to learn more about the cities that are sinking!