Tag: Sinking

  • Satellite Data Shows US East Coast is Sinking

    Satellite Data Shows US East Coast is Sinking

    Based on satellite imagery, geologist have determined major cities on the U.S. Atlantic coast are sinking, some areas as much as 2 to 5 millimeters (.08-0.2 inches) per year. Called subsidence, this sinking of land is happening at a faster rate than was estimated just a year ago. In a new paper published in the…