With #SubsurfaceHeatIslands, heat from buildings and underground transportation warms the shallow layer beneath cities by 0.1 to 2.5 degrees Celsius per decade. As a result, many older cities have foundations that are sinking, slowly but continuously, impacting structural integrity. #HeatIslands #ClimateChange #UrbanHeat

Scientists uncover hidden danger lurking under major #cities causing long-term #InfrastructureDamage: ‘Slowly but continuously’
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/subsurface-heat-island-city-infrastructure-spoilage/

Scientists uncover hidden danger lurking under major cities causing long-term infrastructure damage: 'Slowly but continuously'

A study unveiled a hidden danger — subsurface heat islands — that could wreak havoc on major cities around the world.

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