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April 30, 2026
NASA Confirms! Mexico City is Sinking at an Accelerated Rate
Mexico City faces a structural problem that advances silently but constantly: the sinking of its soil. A new system of observation...
TL;DR
- Mexico City is experiencing structural sinking, now being measured with unprecedented precision by NASA's NISAR satellite.
- Some areas of the city have sunk over 2 centimeters per month between October 2025 and January 2026.
- The primary causes are the over-exploitation of underground aquifers and the city's construction on a former lakebed, leading to soil compaction.
- Consequences include increased flood risk, infrastructure deterioration, building cracks, and road deformation.
- While the phenomenon cannot be completely stopped, it can be mitigated through better water management and urban planning.