Mexico City Sinking Rate Accelerates
NASA has discovered that parts of Mexico City are sinking at a rate exceeding 2 centimeters per month. The city is implementing measures to mitigate further subsidence. The city is experiencing structural challenges as a result.
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Sources · 7 independent
Universal 88.1 CDMX
“Mexico City's sinking rate has accelerated.”
Radio Cooperativa Chile
“The city is sinking faster than before.”
Radio Cooperativa Chile
“Mexico City is sinking at a rate of up to 50 centimeters per year in some areas.”
Radio Formula Mexico
“Mexico City is sinking at an accelerated rate, new studies show.”
W Radio Mexico
“The excessive extraction of groundwater is the main cause of Mexico City's accelerated sinking.”
Radio Monte Carlo Uruguay
“The rate at which Mexico City is sinking has accelerated, according to new scientific data.”
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