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Climate crisis: This US city is sinking because of the weight of its high-rise buildings, says report | Mint - Mint

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Climate crisis: This US city is sinking because of the weight of its high-rise buildings, says report | Mint

Climate crisis: This US city is sinking because of the weight of its high-rise buildings, says report 1 min read . Updated: 24 May 2023, 11:15 AM IST
Premium Land subsidence reported in New York City, the US

Climate crisis: Several areas of lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens are also sinking at a faster-than-average rate, study reported

A study has found that US's New York City is sinking due to the weight of all its high-rise buildings. According to a report by CNN, the sea level around the city is gradually escalating.

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