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New York City Is Sinking Under Its Own Weight: Study

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The weight of New York City's colossal buildings and infrastructure is pushing the land beneath down by 1-2 millimeters per year.

Chris Hippensteel
Chris Hippensteel
The New York City skyline
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Chris Hippensteel

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