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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
A study of cities in China found that 45 percent of them, which are home to 270 million urban residents, are sinking. Among them are Beijing and Tiajin, which are sinking by 10 millimeters a year or more. The problem affects roads, pipelines and other infrastructure and is occurring in cities globally. "Land is sinking almost everywhere," said researcher Manoochehr Shirzaei. |
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More Alternate links: Google News | Twitter Futurity: "Land sinking is mainly caused by human action in the cities. Groundwater withdrawal, which lowers the water table, is considered the most important driver of subsidence, combined with geology and weight of buildings. Recharging the aquifer and reducing pumping can immediately mitigate land sinking." Comments
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