Study reveals sinking buildings in Miami raise concerns about urban stability

A study from the University of Miami reveals that 35 buildings off Miami's mainland have sunk between two to eight centimeters since 2016. This subsidence is linked to construction activities and affects many newer buildings. The research highlights concerns about building stability, especially after the 2021 collapse of the Champlain South Condominium Tower, which killed 98 people. The study indicates that differences in settlement rates can lead to structural damage. Miami is not alone in facing these issues. Other cities like Jakarta, Lagos, and Dhaka are also at risk from rising sea levels and subsidence due to groundwater extraction.