"Mexico City is sinking at an alarming rate, with average subsidence nearing a foot per year, and in some areas, drops of up to 20 inches. This poses catastrophic risks to the infrastructure of a city housing 22 million people."
"The historical foundation of Mexico City, built on a marshy island, is contributing to its subsidence. Iconic structures like the Metropolitan Cathedral are constructed from stones that once supported Aztec temples, now cracking and sinking."
Mexico City, a major North American metropolis, is experiencing a critical water crisis and significant subsidence, sinking nearly a foot annually. This phenomenon, exacerbated by the city's historical foundation on a marshy island, poses severe risks to its infrastructure. Satellite data reveals that some areas are sinking by up to 20 inches per year. The city's rich history dates back to 1325, with structures like the Metropolitan Cathedral built on ancient Aztec ruins, now suffering from the effects of subsidence.
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