Chicago Is Sinking As Are Other Major Cities, According to Study

By Douglas McIntyre  •  May 10, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Chicago is slowly sinking due to groundwater seepage and soft soil conditions, particularly near Lake Michigan. This gradual land subsidence, documented by The Washington Post, is a growing issue for flat, low-lying urban areas and represents a long-term threat that is difficult to reverse.

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