Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say
- Nearly half of China's major cities face "moderate to severe" subsidence issues, endangering millions amid rising sea levels, based on nationwide satellite data.
- Authors discovered 45% of urban areas sinking over 3mm annually, with 16% over 10mm due to water table decline and city infrastructure.
- An estimated 270 million residents in China dwell on sinking land, with 67 million experiencing subsidence surpassing 10mm yearly.
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