Mexico City Is Sinking at an Alarming And Largely ... - ScienceAlert
May 7, 2021 · Scientists first noticed Mexico City was sinking in the early 1900s, at a rate of roughly 8 centimeters a year. By 1958, that had jumped to 29 centimeters a year, which led to …
The sinking of Mexico City | International | EL PAÍS English
Sep 1, 2025 · Images of avenues as rivers, submerged cars and collapsed public transport have reignited the debate over the factors that put a megalopolis of more than 20 million inhabitants …
Mexico City is sinking, running out of water: How can it be saved?
May 11, 2024 · Mexico City is sinking, as are its greatest monuments. Parts of the city of nearly 9 million people are descending into the earth by as much as 40cm (15 inches) annually – all …
Inside Mexico City: 21 million people, a sinking metropolis, and a ...
2 days ago · Mexico City grew from an island capital in a lake into a 21-million-person megacity—then drained the water, built on soft lakebed clay, and started sinking. This video …
Is Mexico City Really Sinking? (with pictures) - Cultural World
May 23, 2024 · Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is indeed sinking. In fact, it is estimated that during the 20th century, the city has sunk approximately 29 to 36 feet (9 to 11 m).
Mexico City Sinking: Metropolis Could Plunge 65 Feet in 150 …
Aug 18, 2023 · Mexico City has been sinking. According to a report, the metropolis has probably dropped by 65 feet in the next century and a half. The topography of Mexico City is …
Why Mexico City’s thirst is causing it to sink - The Washington Post
Jun 4, 2024 · The demand for water in Mexico’s capital is draining its underground aquifers — and fueling some of the fastest subsidence rates in the world. A man steps outside his Mexico …
Why Is Mexico City Sinking and What Is the Cause?
Mexico City is experiencing ongoing land subsidence, meaning parts of the city are steadily sinking. This phenomenon has been occurring for at least 150 years. The city’s unique …
Amid Water Crisis, Mexico City’s Metro System Is Sinking Unevenly
Apr 23, 2024 · It’s a phenomenon known as subsidence, and the result is grim: Mexico City is sinking up to 20 inches a year, unleashing havoc on its infrastructure. That includes the city’s …
How a 500-Year-Old Mistake Is Flooding Mexico's Capital
Aug 12, 2025 · In an epic, 500-year-long battle with its own foundations, Mexico City is sinking under the weight of record-breaking rains, a drainage crisis, and a history of botched urban …