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Coastal cities around the globe are sinking

The subsidence renders coastlines even more vulnerable to rising seas

Manila, Philippines

Manila in the Philippines is among the fastest sinking cities on the planet, with some areas subsiding up to 1.5 centimeters per year.

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By Katherine Kornei

- More than 2 years ago

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Coastal cities around the globe are sinking by up to several centimeters per year, on average, satellite observations reveal.