Houston Public MediaMay 8, 2025

A recently published study found that Houston is the fastest-sinking major city in the United States, with more than 40% of its land area subsiding faster than 5 millimeters per year. 

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Houston is the fastest-sinking city in the U.S., study finds

The study, published in the journal Nature Cities, found that 42% of Houston's land area was sinking about one-fifth inch per year, with 12% sinking at more than double that rate.

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