New York City is SINKING under weight of skyscrapers: Scientists say real estate poses more threat to the Big Apple than climate change.

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New York City is SINKING under weight of skyscrapers: Scientists say real estate poses more threat to the Big Apple than climate change.

05-18-2023, 04:18 AM

If New York went under, that would definitely be a sight to behold.

Real estate poses bigger threat to New York than climate change: study

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The city is sinking at a rate of 1-2 millimeters per year, scientists say, under the weight of its towering skyscrapers. It may not sound that bad, but parts of New York City are sinking much faster.
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05-25-2023, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by jboldeniv View Post

If New York went under, that would definitely be a sight to behold.

It definitely doesn't make the subway look like a hazard
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06-19-2023, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by jasondreamweaver View Post

It definitely doesn't make the subway look like a hazard

Yep.
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