Geography
Why Sinking Deltas Compound Flood Hazards in Megacities
Quick fact
In some coastal cities like Jakarta, land is sinking up to 10 times faster than sea levels are rising, making the combined threat catastrophic.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a city built on a sponge that is slowly being squashed, while the ocean around it is rising. That's the reality for many megacities – and it's worse than either problem alone.