5 Fastest Sinking Cities in the World

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 fastest-sinking cities in the world. If you wish to see our detailed analysis, you can go to 15 Fastest Sinking Cities in the World.

5. Ho Chi Minh City

Maximum Subsidence Rate: 28.11 Millimeters Per Year

Ho Chi Minh City is based in Vietnam and has 603.80 square kilometers of low-elevation area subsiding faster than the sea level is rising. Therefore, Ho Chi Minh City ranks among the 15 fastest-sinking cities in the world.

4. Shanghai

Maximum Subsidence Rate: 29.45 Millimeters Per Year

Among other cities, Shanghai holds the largest area of low elevation with rapid subsidence, recorded at 1708 square kilometers. This indicates that the city has been sinking.

3. Jakarta

Maximum Subsidence Rate: 34.38 Millimeters Per Year

Jakarta ranks as one of the fastest-sinking cities globally. The city has 164.12 square kilometers of low-elevation area subsiding faster than 2 millimeters per year.

2. Semarang

Maximum Subsidence Rate: 39.57 Millimeters Per Year

Semarang is another city where the maximum subsidence rate exceeds 30 millimeters per year. The places which are subsiding in the city include both residential and industrial areas.

1. Tianjin

Maximum Subsidence Rate: 52.17 Millimeters Per Year

Tianjin ranks at the top of the 15 fastest-sinking cities in the world. The city has the highest maximum subsidence of 52.17 millimeters per year among other cities.

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