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NISAR satellite maps rapid subsidence in Mexico City

NISAR satellite maps rapid subsidence in Mexico City

A powerful new radar satellite, NISAR, has detected significant ground subsidence in Mexico City, one of the fastest-sinking capitals in the world. Launched in July 2025, the satellite's preliminary measurements show parts of the region sinking by more than half an inch per month.

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