Geological research warns that the weight of New York skyscrapers causes the city to sink at a rate of 1 to 2 millimeters per year. By the end of this century, the city will sink by about 1.2 meters, with gradual decline already making New York City extremely vulnerable to natural disasters.
New York is a symbol of growing coastal cities all over the world, which are seen as fading away, says geophysicist Klaus Jacob. He wants to turn Lower Manhattan into a modern Venice and transform its arteries into canals.