Accelerated Sinking of Coastal Highrises: Urgent Research Required

A University of Miami Study Reveals Accelerated Subsidence in Coastal Buildings

Fla. News Network — A recent study by the University of Miami (UM) has raised serious concerns about the accelerated rate of subsidence affecting numerous highrise buildings along South Florida’s coastline. The analysis, published in December, indicates that the sinking of these structures is occurring at a pace faster than anticipated, prompting calls for immediate and comprehensive state-level action to ensure resident safety.

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