Scientists Say San Francisco Bay Area Is Sinking
Like other reclaimed land around the world, the ground is sinking due to sediment compaction—at a rate of 0.4 inches per year in some areas
Epoch Times , Bio and Archives--February 15, 2025
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A recent NASA-led study revealed that certain areas along California’s coast are sinking. While the change in elevation may be small, researchers said it could eventually affect the coastal community through increased flooding or other risks.
In the report released Feb. 10, the San Francisco Bay Area—specifically, San Rafael, Corte Madera, Foster City, and Bay Farm Island, is seeing “the land subsiding at a steady rate of more than 0.4 inches (10 millimeters) per year due largely to sediment compaction.” -- More...
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