NYC Sinking: Findings of a new geological study suggests skyscrapers may be a factor - ABC7 New York
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According to the study, Lower Manhattan is at the greatest risk for floods and there are concerns for Brooklyn and Queens as well.
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New York City is sinking due to weight of its skyscrapers, new research finds, New York
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New York City's notorious skyscrapers are causing the ground to sink under their weight - Science - News - Daily Express US
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Air Quality NYC: Alert canceled as levels improve in New York City, Tri-State after smoke from Canada wildfires - ABC7 New York
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Study claims New York City is sinking under the weight of its buildings
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New York City is sinking, says new study - Arabian Business
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Critical Infrastructure Is Sinking Along the US East Coast
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New York City is Sinking Under its Own Weight - - Take Action on Issues You Care About
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New York City is sinking, and it's not alone – Graduate School of Oceanography
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New York city sinking under its own buildings weight, study reveals