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America's Largest Cities, Including San Francisco, Are Quietly Sinking
A new study found significant parts of all major urban areas of the country are sinking, posing a growing hazard to buildings, roads, bridges and utilities.
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America's Largest Cities, Including San Francisco, Are Quietly Sinking
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