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USA Today4d
Big US cities are sinking. This map shows where the problem is the worst.
While some cities show slight uplift, it's negligible and doesn't negate the overall sinking trend. In every city studied, at least 20% of the urban area is sinking – and in 25 of 28 cities ...
The Washington Post4d
Land under the country’s largest cities is sinking. Here’s where — and why.
The land underneath the largest cities in the United States is sinking, a phenomenon threatening buildings, roads and rail lines, according to new research. But that sinking, known as subsidence ...
Yahoo2d
Oklahoma City is sinking. Here's why, and what other US cities are sinking
A new study raised concerns for the 28 most populous cities in the United States, most of which are sinking a small amount each year. Known scientifically as land "subsidence," the most common ...
Yahoo2d
Houston, we have a problem: Texas city sinking faster than any other major US city
Some of the biggest U.S. cities are sinking, and one Texas city is sinking faster than the others. Known scientifically as land "subsidence," the most common cause of the sinking is "massive ...
Columbus Dispatch3d
Big US cities sinking, including 1 in Ohio. This map shows where the problem is the worst
While some cities show slight uplift, it's negligible and doesn't negate the overall sinking trend. In every city studied, at least 20% of the urban area is sinking – and in 25 of 28 cities ...
CBS News3d
These 28 major U.S. cities are sinking, new study finds — and researchers say damage may only appear when it's "potentially catastrophic"
New York, Dallas, Seattle and 25 other major U.S. cities are sinking, threatening the structural integrity of buildings, roads, dams and other forms of infrastructure, new research found.
Business Insider3d
The biggest cities in the US are sinking, a study found. The phenomenon could tilt buildings and damage infrastructure.
All the biggest US cities are sinking, a new study found with satellite analysis. In 28 cities, about 29,000 buildings are at risk of damage and worsening flooding. This sinking, or subsidence ...
Austin American-Statesman3d
Houston, we have a problem: Texas city sinking faster than any other major US city
A new study reveals that many major U.S. cities are sinking due to land subsidence. Houston is sinking the fastest, with some areas dropping up to two inches per year. Groundwater extraction is ...
New York Post3d
These 28 major American cities are sinking, terrifying study reveals
New York, Dallas and Seattle are among American cities that are SINKING, reveals new research. An analysis of 28 urban areas in the United States revealed that all of them are falling in altitude ...
The Independent2d
Fastest sinking city in the US is revealed in new study and it’s not in Florida
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
AZ Central4d
Many major US cities are sinking, new data shows. What about Phoenix? Here's what to know
Many major U.S. cities are sinking, a new study shows, including Phoenix. Known scientifically as land "subsidence," the most common cause of the sinking is "massive ongoing groundwater extraction ...