A new study published by Nature Cities found that Dallas-Fort Worth is sinking at a rate of about 4 millimeters per year, which is faster than any other inland city in the nation!
This rate is also the third most of the 22 largest U.S. cities.
According to WFAA, the researchers attributed DFW sinking to the loss of groundwater, and can eventually lead to a costly damage to buildings and infrastructure.
The study reads, "One of the most harmful yet less visible effects of urban land subsidence is the potential damage to buildings, foundations and infrastructure, primarily caused by differential land motion. This risk is often exacerbated in rapidly expanding urban centers."
More than 29,000 buildings across all cities are located in high and very high damage risk areas, according to the study.
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