Coastal Regions

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

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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

Japan Earthquake Tsunami Live Updates: All Tsunami Warnings Lifted

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Earthquake in Japan: Japan was hit by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year’s Day. A day after Japan was struck by a powerful earthquake of 7.6 magnitude, the country lifted all tsunami warnings and advisories put in place after a major quake on New Year’s Day, a meteorological agency official told AFP on Tuesday. Small … Read more