New York is sinking

Researchers, writing for the Earth’s Future journal, have stated that New York City is subsiding by 1-2mm a year, with some areas sinking faster.

The problem is compounded by the fact that the buildings weigh a total of 1.68 trillion lbs and sea water levels are rising due to climate change (the sea has risen by about 9in, or 22cm, since 1950). Researchers commented that these problems are not unique to New York. “The combination of tectonic and anthropogenic subsidence, sea level rise and increasing hurricane intensity implies an accelerating problem along coastal and riverfront areas.”


Read the story at bit.ly/EarthsFuture_NYC

Image credit | iStock

Jobs

Permanent

Structural Engineer

Structural EngineerBristol 37k-45k plus benefitsReady to step up and put your stamp on stunning stru...

Contract

Rail Senior Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience working for a main contractor, managing specialis...

Contract

Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Assistant to Senior Consultant level Stanlow - minimum 4 days on site) Contract I...

Permanent

Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - South Yorkshire The Resolute Group are working in partnership with an Infrastruc...