Subsidence is causing parts of Mexico City to sink, and it’s happening at an uneven rate. That’s bad news for its sprawling public transportation system.

On either coast, subsidence is greatly exacerbating the problem of sea level rise: The land is going down just as the water is coming up. And elevation changes can increase the grade of the rails.

Ground subsidence is a natural process that has become a pressing concern in Mexico City. This phenomenon occurs when the ground sinks due to various factors, primarily the extraction of ...

The demand for water in Mexico’s capital is draining its underground aquifers — and fueling some of the fastest subsidence rates in the world.

The nation's biggest cities are sinking, according to data from a new study. Known scientifically as land "subsidence," the most common cause of the sinking is "massive ongoing groundwater ...

Subsidence, often called an "invisible threat," can damage infrastructure and increase flood risks. While some cities show slight uplift, it's negligible and doesn't negate the overall sinking trend.