Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Exposed How Fast

Wired · May 6, 2026, 5:35 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters per month.

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Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Exposed How Fast

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