"Scientists used satellite data to study vertical land motion from 2015 to 2023. Findings revealed that regional studies substantially underestimate sea level rise. NASA projects more than double the expected rise by 2050."
"The city is sinking at a rate so fast, it could put human life at risk. Experts say environmental changes and frequent extreme weather could increase that even more."
NASA has issued a warning that San Francisco is experiencing rapid subsidence that poses significant risks to human life. Using satellite data from 2015 to 2023, scientists analyzed vertical land motion and discovered that regional studies substantially underestimate sea level rise in the area. NASA's projections indicate sea level rise will more than double by 2050 compared to previous expectations. Environmental changes and frequent extreme weather events could further accelerate this rise, compounding the threat to the region.
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