Study finds Miami Beach buildings sinking at varying rates due to construction

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Published: 2026-10-30
Category: science
Source: Scienmag

Research indicates that much of the Miami Beach skyline is experiencing subsidence, with iconic skyscrapers sinking at different rates. The study attributes a significant portion of this sinking to load-induced, prolonged creep deformation of sandy layers within the limestone, exacerbated by continuous construction activities on the barrier island.

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