NASA has issued a dire warning about San Francisco, stating the city is sinking at a rapid pace.
The big picture: The rate of sinking is so significant that it could put human lives at risk.
Scientists analyzed satellite data to study vertical land motion between 2015 and 2023.
Research findings revealed that regional studies have substantially underestimated the actual rate of sea level rise.
What we’re watching: NASA now projects more than double the previously expected sea level rise by 2050.
Experts caution that environmental changes and frequent extreme weather events could accelerate these changes even further.