SD Hundreds of millions at risk as river deltas sink faster than rising seas

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Many of the world’s largest river deltas—home to hundreds of millions of people—are sinking faster than rising seas, according to a sweeping global study. Using high-resolution satellite radar maps, researchers found that human activities like groundwater pumping, reduced sediment flow, and rapid urban growth are driving widespread land subsidence across 40 major deltas.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 014750.htm