Published 11 months ago

New York City sinking a few millimetres a year, says study

Summary by Sky News UK

Over a trillion tonnes of concrete, steel and glass are contributing to a natural process which is slowly causing the city to drop ever nearer to the sea, which is also rising.

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CNN

New York City is sinking. This is what the studies say

A new study calculated the weight of more than one million buildings in New York City and compared it to the strength of the ground.

11 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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NZ Herald

New York city is sinking

Rising sea levels will eventually claim the heavy buildings of New York.

11 months ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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CBS News

New York City is slowly sinking, researchers say

While the process is slow, parts of the city will eventually be under water, said lead researcher Tom Parsons of the U.S. Geological Survey.

11 months ago

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News

‘New Atlantis’ New York City is sinking

New York City is sinking under the weight of its own skyscrapers, according to a new study.

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Sky News UK

New York City sinking a few millimetres a year, says study

Over a trillion tonnes of concrete, steel and glass are contributing to a natural process which is slowly causing the city to drop ever nearer to the sea, which is also rising.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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