Science • 2026-04-29 16:23

US-Indian Space Mission Maps Extreme Subsidence in Mexico City

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  • Category: Science
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-04-29 16:23 UTC
  • Sources: NASA News

A US-Indian spacecraft has mapped extreme subsidence in Mexico City. The mission used satellite imagery to highlight the extent of land sinking, with NASA reporting that Reuters reports a rate of 20 mm/year while BBC says 25 mm/year.

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