Study finds cities across the U.S. are sinking. Phoenix is no exception

A new study found that several of the country’s major cities are sinking, including Phoenix, Las Vegas and Denver in the Mountain West region.

Researchers used radar to measure how deep the issue goes.

Parts of Phoenix are sinking by about 4 millimeters per year. That small amount adds up year after year and poses a risk to buildings, bridges and roads. Researchers found that the main reason for the issues is the extraction of groundwater…

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