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California Cities Sink 0.4 Inches Annually Amid Flood Threat

2/20/2025

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California's San Rafael, Corte Madera, Foster City, and Bay Farm Island are sinking at an alarming rate of over 0.4 inches each year, according to a NASA study. With sea levels projected to rise by more than 17 inches by 2050, the threat of flooding looms large, driven by sediment compaction and human activities. Urgent action is needed to combat this crisis.

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California's San Rafael, Corte Madera, Foster City, and Bay Farm Island are sinking at an alarming rate of over 0.4 inches each year, according to a NASA study. With sea levels projected to rise by more than 17 inches by 2050, the threat of flooding looms large, driven by sediment compaction and human activities. Urgent action is needed to combat this crisis.