Via Planet Anomaly, a graphical look at the world’s coastal cities facing a silent crisis—land subsidence that outpaces sea-level rise. A staggering 44 out of the 48 largest coastal cities are sinking at a rate faster than the oceans are rising.

The cities that are sinking the quickest:

1?? Tianjin, China: Peak sinking at 43 mm/year
2?? Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Sinking up to 43 mm/year, median at 16 mm/year
3?? Chittagong, Bangladesh: Peaks at 37 mm/year, median at 12 mm/year
4?? Yangon, Myanmar: Sinking at 31 mm/year, with a median of 4 mm/year
5?? Jakarta, Indonesia: Sinking at a rate of 26 mm/year
6?? Ahmedabad, India: 23 mm/year peak velocity, median at 5 mm/year
7?? Istanbul, Turkey: Peak sinking at 19 mm/year
8?? Houston, USA: Sinking 17 mm/year at peak, median of 3 mm/year
9?? Lagos, Nigeria: 17 mm/year peak velocity, with a median of 2 mm/year
? Manila, Philippines: 17 mm/year peak velocity, and 2 mm/year median

The sinking of these cities poses a significant risk to their infrastructure, environment, and livelihoods. It’s crucial to prioritize sustainable urban planning and implement measures to combat subsidence.