NYC Sinking: Findings of a new geological study suggests
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According to the study, Lower Manhattan is at the greatest risk for floods and there are concerns for Brooklyn and Queens as well.
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NYC is sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, new study warns - National
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Critical Infrastructure Is Sinking Along the US East Coast
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Weather or Not Is NYC sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers? Lee Goldberg talks to Research Geophysicist Tom Parsons - ABC7 New York
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Sea Levels Are Rising, but Many Coastal Cities Are Sinking Faster
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New York City May Be Sinking Under the Weight of Its Skyscrapers
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New York City is sinking under weight of skyscrapers, homes
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New York City is sinking due to weight of its skyscrapers, new
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NYC May Be Sinking Due To The Weight Of Its Skyscrapers
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New York City sinking under weight of towering skyscrapers, report says
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Is New York City Sinking from the Weight of its Buildings?
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New York City Is Sinking Under the Weight of Its Skyscrapers, Study Finds, Smart News
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New York City is sinking due to weight of its skyscrapers, new
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New York City is sinking due to its million-plus buildings, study says