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NYC Is Sinking—and One of Its Most Famous Sites May Be First to Go

THAT SINKING FEELING

As sea levels are rising, the Big Apple is sinking at a subsidence rate of about 1.6 millimeters per year, according to a new study.

A general view as the sun sets behind the New York City skyline.
Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters

A new study has pinpointed just how much New York City is sinking, and which hotspots are most affected. As sea levels are rising, the Big Apple is sinking at a subsidence rate of about 1.6

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