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28 U.S. Cities Sinking: Houston Leads Alarmingly Fast

5/14/2025

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A groundbreaking study in *Nature Cities* uncovers a troubling reality: 28 major U.S. cities, including San Antonio and Houston, are sinking, with Houston leading the pack at a staggering rate of over 5 millimeters annually. This alarming trend, driven by groundwater extraction and climate change, poses significant risks to infrastructure, urging immediate action for improved groundwater management.

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A groundbreaking study in *Nature Cities* uncovers a troubling reality: 28 major U.S. cities, including San Antonio and Houston, are sinking, with Houston leading the pack at a staggering rate of over 5 millimeters annually. This alarming trend, driven by groundwater extraction and climate change, poses significant risks to infrastructure, urging immediate action for improved groundwater management.