Coastal Regions

US East Coast Cities Are Literally Sinking, Millions At Risk, Study Shows

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US East Coast Cities Are Literally Sinking, Millions At Risk, Study Shows

Major cities on the US Atlantic coast are sinking. New York City, along with Long Island and other coastal regions, is facing a scary reality: it’s sinking. Buildings and natural processes are causing the land to drop at a worrying 2mm per year, raising concerns about flooding and long-term viability, according to the study. The … Read more

First Tsunami Hits Japan City, Residents Brace For “Onslaught”

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First Tsunami Hits Japan City, Residents Brace For “Onslaught”

Earthquake in Japan: The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a rapid succession of quakes. New Delhi: A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan today, unleashing a series of subsequent tremors that have triggered tsunami warnings along the coast. The earthquake, which struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture at approximately 4:10 pm local time, has … Read more