(CN) — In some of the world’s most crowded coastal regions, the ground is dropping faster than the sea is rising, putting millions of people at risk, researchers say.
In a study published Wednesday in Nature, scientists say many of the planet’s largest river deltas are losing elevation more quickly than local sea levels are rising, dramatically increasing the risk of flooding, saltwater intrusion and long-term land loss.
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