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MY city sinking? It's more likely than you think.

Started by Doktor Howl, August 13, 2018, 05:58:43 PM

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Doktor Howl

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-fastest-sinking-city-in-the-world/ar-BBLSR8W?ocid=spartanntp

I'm not gonna quote this, because I don't want to spoil the sense of alarm and dismay that it will impart on you people.

Also, it's worth noting that more groundwater is extracted by Nestle in Michigan than Jakarta's population uses.

Also, note that Jakarta's actual water system can only keep up with 40% of the city's draw.  Lastly, wells in a mega-urban environment, as a primary source of drinking water. 

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