Coastal cities are sinking faster than the sea is rising: a threat that worries scientists

According to a new study published in Nature Communications, coastal cities worldwide are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, posing a significant threat to more than 500 million people living in low-lying coastal areas.

The research reveals that populations in these vulnerable regions are experiencing a relative increase in sea level almost three times higher than the global average, highlighting an environmental and infrastructural hazard that has drawn the concern of scientists.