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New York City sinking under weight of skyscrapers

New York City is sinking under the weight of its massive buildings, leaving it more vulnerable to rising seas, a new study finds.

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NYC sinking: Buildings, sea levels threaten New York, study says

The pressure from New York City’s massive buildings and skyscrapers is making the city more vulnerable to sink lower into the ocean, according to new research.

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