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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.
KIRO Seattle on MSN1d
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 ...
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.
Grist on MSN6d
Why are all of America’s biggest cities sinking?
A new study finds that the country's 28 most populous metros are losing elevation, from New York City to Seattle.
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 ...
Scientific American5d
The 28 Most Populous Cities in the U.S. Are All Sinking
Cities across the U.S., including inland ones such as Denver and Dallas, are settling into the earth, posing increased ...
The Caledonian-Record5d
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 ...
The Weather Channel on MSN5d
Threat From Beneath: Cities Across The US Such As Houston Are Sinking, Affecting Potentially 34 Million People
Cities across the country are sinking, especially in Houston and other cities in Texas, posing significant threats from ...
ksn.com5d
These U.S. cities are slowly sinking: Virginia Tech study
Nature Cities 2025.) New York, Chicago, Seattle, Denver, and five other cities are sinking at about 2 millimeters per year. In every city studied, at least 20 percent of the urban area is sinking ...