minus-squareExistingConsumingSpace@midwest.socialtoEarth, Environment, and Geosciences@mander.xyz•U.S. Cities at Risk of SinkinglinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·1 day agoSea level is irrelevant. This isn’t about water rise, but the land itself sinking (compressing). This can cause damage to infrastructure, buildings, and alter where areas lie in the water table (potentially increasing flooding). linkfedilink
Sea level is irrelevant. This isn’t about water rise, but the land itself sinking (compressing). This can cause damage to infrastructure, buildings, and alter where areas lie in the water table (potentially increasing flooding).