Why It Matters | The new Venice? New York City is sinking

What are the facts? The city that never sleeps is slowly sinking under its own weight, a new study has revealed. New York is reportedly sagging at the rate of 1-2 mm/year, even as the sea level rises. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with a population of over 8 million people. It is also home to nearly a million buildings, including numerous skyscrapers. The immense weight of these structures, estimated to be around 771 billion kg, is causing the city to buckle, the study said. Lower Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn in particular are at higher risk.

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