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Over 70% of US Coastal Areas Are Sinking
Original: Over 70% of US Coastal Areas Are Sinking Faster Than 1 Millimeter a Year
A new study finds that more than 70% of coastal areas across the United States are subsiding at rates exceeding one millimeter per year. Land sinking compounds the threat of sea-level rise for cities along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts, increasing flood risk to infrastructure, homes and wetlands. Researchers say the uneven subsidence means some communities face faster relative sea-level rise than global averages suggest.
Why now: New research quantifying widespread land subsidence along US coasts raises fresh concerns about flood risk and climate adaptation.
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