San Francisco is sinking at a rapid pace, NASA data shows
By Kgo
Published on March 19, 2026.
The United States Department of Energy is warning that San Francisco is rapidly increasing its rate of descent, potentially putting human lives at risk. Scientists used satellite data to study vertical land motion from 2015 to 2023 and predict a more rapid rise in the city's population. The agency predicts that environmental changes and frequent extreme weather could increase this rate even further.
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