A scientific study published in the journal Earth’s Future states that the New York City metropolitan area in the United States is sinking by several millimeters per year. According to the researchers, the city is sinking due to the weight of the buildings and in some regions it reaches an average of 2 mm per year, which increases the risk of flooding.

New York City is one of the most recognizable places in the world with the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn and many other landmarks. According to the survey, this phenomenon is known as subsidence caused by the overweight of huge buildings present in cities. The researchers warned that: “A deeply concentrated population of 8.4 million faces varying degrees of flooding risk in New York City.”

New York is sinking, sea levels are rising

The challenges facing New York could be exacerbated by rising sea levels. If the city continues to sink and sea levels rise, the risk of flooding will increase dramatically. According to the data, the weight of New York City is estimated at about 762 billion tons, taking into account the weight of the buildings and their internal contents. The weight of roads, subways and bridges was not taken into account.

It is interesting to note that urban soil is mostly sand and clay surrounded by water – including, part of Manhattan is a small island. With a high population density, an excess of development, it is expected that sandy soil will sag under the weight of buildings. Since New York City is completely surrounded by water, the risks of flooding are real, exacerbating the subsidence phenomenon.

Even if some of New York City’s largest structures take the necessary care to be built under rocky soil, the city’s excess weight is causing it to slowly sink, according to the researchers. While the researchers say they will monitor the situation, but if the phenomenon intensifies, it may be necessary for the city authorities to intervene and take measures to reduce the weight of the metropolis.

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Source: BGR, The Guardian.

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