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flag Thirteen U.S. coastal cities are sinking, raising flood risks and threatening over $100 billion in property by 2050.

flag Thirteen US coastal cities, including Boston, New York City, and New Orleans, are sinking at rates from fractions of a millimeter to over five millimeters per year, increasing their risk of flooding and infrastructure damage. flag This sinking, known as subsidence, is exacerbated by rising sea levels and could expose over $100 billion in coastal property to high-tide flooding by 2050. flag Solutions like infrastructure adjustments can help manage this issue.

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