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Why Sinking Deltas Compound Flood Hazards in Megacities

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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.