Mexico City Sinking Nearly 10 Inches Annually, Visible From Space

Mexico City is reportedly sinking by nearly 10 inches (25 centimeters) per year, a phenomenon so significant that it has been observed from space by NASA. This rapid subsidence poses ongoing challenges for the city.

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Mexico City Sinking Nearly 10 Inches A Year. NASA Spotted It From Space

The NASA estimates are based on measurement taken between October 2025 and January 2026 by the NISAR satellite, developed by Indian space agency ISRO.

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Mexico City tone gotovo 25 centimetara godišnje, problem je vidljiv i iz svemira

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Mexico City Sinking Nearly 10 Inches Annually, Visible From Space

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Mexico City Sinking Nearly 10 Inches A Year. NASA Spotted It From Space

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Mexico City tone gotovo 25 centimetara godišnje, problem je vidljiv i iz svemira

Mexico City Sinking Nearly 10 Inches A Year. NASA Spotted It From Space

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