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Seattle is slowly sinking — and nearly the whole city is at risk
Seattle is sinking millimeter by millimeter, and new research shows it's more widespread — and riskier — than once suspected.
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Seattle among U.S. cities slowly sinking
Seattle is among several major U.S. cities that are slowly sinking. That’s according to researchers at Virginia Tech, who ...
Captain stayed on boat sinking off WA, officials say. He’s been missing for days
Another person in a boat showed up with a “dewatering pump,” but the 68-foot vessel called Captain Raleigh sank quickly, ...
Across America, Big Cities Are Sinking. Here’s Why.
A major reason is too much groundwater is being pumped out, new research shows, threatening buildings and infrastructure nationwide.
Tariffs are sinking shipping in Seattle
There is something missing at the Port of Seattle and, likely, at ports around the country: big cargo ships. Trade between ...
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Map Reveals All Major US Cities Are Sinking
New York, Chicago, Seattle, Denver and five other cities were found to be sinking about two millimeters ... The study points out that in Texas, the issue is made worse by the pumping of oil ...
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New York and dozens of other cities are sinking
New York, Chicago, Seattle, Denver, and five other cities are sinking at around two millimeters per year. Several cities in ...
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The biggest cities in the US are sinking, a study found. The phenomenon could tilt buildings and damage infrastructure.
He said there was a clear pattern in the data: Urban centers are sinking faster than other areas, and have a greater risk of building damage. He found that subsidence is distorting 28 cities — all the ...
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Why New York and dozens of other cities are sinking into the Earth
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