NASA Finds East Coast Sinking at Alarming Rate, Threatening Major Cities and Infrastructure

NASA released images showcasing the rapid sinking of the East Coast, posing a significant threat to infrastructure and millions of people. The subsidence is especially alarming in major cities like New York, Baltimore, and Norfolk, with the issue being overlooked in comparison to rising sea levels. This phenomenon can be mitigated with local efforts to address factors such as groundwater extraction and infrastructure. NASA's Virginia Tech lab plans to extend these research methods to map coastlines worldwide, aiming to combat the issue of subsidence.

Threat to East Coast

The rapid sinking of the East Coast poses a significant threat to infrastructure and millions of people.

Local Efforts for Mitigation

Efforts to address factors such as groundwater extraction and infrastructure can help mitigate the subsidence issue.