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nasa.govworld2 hrs ago
Mexico City Sinks Up to 2cm a Month as NASA Satellite Tracks Subsidence
NASA's NISAR satellite has produced detailed radar maps showing parts of Mexico City, including its main airport, are subsiding by more than 2 centimetres per month. The phenomenon, caused by groundwater extraction from the ancient lake bed beneath the capital, has tilted histori…
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Prince Edward Island Approves More Groundwater Wells for Crop Irrigation Following 2025 Drought
Provincial authorities in Prince Edward Island have received over 140 applications for groundwater exploration permits this year, up from an average of 20 to 30 annually. This increase follows the dry summer of 2025, which affected crop yields. Officials state that groundwater le…