Satellite images reveal just how much cities on the US East Coast are sinking

Summary

1. New York City, Long Island, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk particularly affected.
2. Some regions are sinking as rapidly as 5 millimeters pa.
3. Global sea-level rise rate is 4 millimeters pa.
4. Historical complacency toward subsidence risks requires attention.

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