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  1. @maggiejk It's happening in Florida as well... #subsidence is the culprit in both situations.

    About 3 dozen high-rise buildings in South #Florida are sinking, a study finds

    December 19, 2024

    SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. — "Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling in unexpected ways, in some cases because of nearby construction, according to a new study.

    "The 35 buildings surveyed along an almost 12-mile stretch from #MiamiBeach to #SunnyIslesBeach have sunk or settled by 0.8 to 3.1 inches. About half of the buildings are less than a decade old, according to scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. The study was published Friday.

    " 'The discovery of the extent of subsidence hotspots along the South Florida coastline was unexpected,' Farzaneh Aziz Zanjani, the lead author, said in a statement. 'The study underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and a deeper understanding of the long-term implications for these structures.' "

    npr.org/2024/12/19/g-s1-39007/

    #SinkingBuildings #ClimateChange #OverDevelopment