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The Next Atlantis: Is New York City Sinking?

Discover the future of New York City as it grapples with an alarming reality: it is sinking. In this revealing exploration, the latest research from the US Geological Survey unveils the profound impact of climate change and human activity on one of the world's most iconic cities. By the year 2100, melting glaciers may cause the city to sink up to a meter and a half, an unsettling prospect for Lower Manhattan that stands only 1-2 meters above sea level.

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