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Satellite images show that the US East Coast, especially major cities, is sinking surprisingly fast. The process is gaining momentum and threatening infrastructure and private property.
According to recent studies, areas such as New York, Baltimore and Norfolk are going underwater at a rate of 1-2 millimeters per year. By the way, New York City is sinking faster than previously thought. This means that the threat of damage from potential flooding is becoming more and more real.
The researchers emphasize that active climate change policies are needed to prevent devastating consequences. However, climate change adaptation measures are far from being successfully implemented today due to disagreements at the political level.
