New study shows Phoenix, other major US cities are sinking

PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Twenty-five of the largest cities in the United States are sinking, including Arizona’s largest city.

Columbia University lead researcher Leonard Ohenhen used satellite data to monitor the sinking of major cities across the country, including Phoenix.

“In some places we have rates reaching up-to and more than 1 centimeter per year. In some parts of the city,” said Ohenhen…

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