Is Savannah Sinking? Major Hotspots Sinking Due to Subsidence

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Coastal cities are estimated to be sinking along the East Coast according to geologists. Subsidence, which is the gradual caving or sinking of land, is estimated to be happening this year at a faster rate compared to last year. Subsidence is caused by groundwater extraction along with heavy infrastructure being built, […]
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Coastal cities are estimated to be sinking along the East Coast according to geologists. Subsidence, which is the gradual caving or sinking of land, is estimated to be happening this year at a faster rate compared to last year. Subsidence is caused by groundwater extraction along with heavy infrastructure being built, […]

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