A new study warns that New York City is sinking, increasing the risk of flooding throughout the iconic US city.
A new study claims that New York City is sinking, increasing the risk of flooding in the city. The study was published this month in the journal, and it suggests that some areas are sinking far faster than average, descending at an average rate of between one to two millimeters per year.
It might sound scary to think of New York City sinking, but it really shouldn’t be much of a surprise, as the city is estimated to weigh a cumulative of 1.68 trillion pounds, according to a report from
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