Sinking Cities and Contributing Factors

The video explores the phenomenon of sinking cities worldwide, highlighting 15 cities facing severe subsidence due to factors like excessive groundwater extraction, poor urban planning, and climate change. Each city, from Jakarta to Miami, is examined for its unique challenges and the dire consequences of inaction, such as flooding and infrastructure damage. The video emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable solutions, including better water management and urban planning, to prevent these cities from disappearing beneath rising seas.

What are the primary factors contributing to the sinking of cities worldwide?

• Deforestation

• Volcanic activity

• Excessive rainfall

• Excessive groundwater extraction

Why is Jakarta, Indonesia, sinking at such a rapid rate?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Excessive groundwater extraction

• Deforestation

• Earthquakes

What natural process contributes to the sinking of New Orleans?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Soil compaction

What is a major cause of Bangkok's sinking problem?

• Deforestation

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Overe extraction of groundwater

What is the primary reason for Ho Chi Minh City's sinking?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Rapid urbanization and groundwater extraction

• Deforestation

• Earthquakes

Which city is sinking due to the depletion of an ancient aquifer?

• Jakarta

• Venice

• Bangkok

• Mexico City

What is a significant factor in the sinking of Lagos, Nigeria?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Rapid urban development and groundwater extraction

• Deforestation

What is causing Kolkata to sink?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

• Overe extraction of groundwater and poor urban planning

What is a major threat to Alexandria, Egypt, due to its sinking?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Coastal erosion and rising sea levels

• Deforestation

What is a significant challenge Miami faces due to its sinking?

• Frequent flooding from high tides and storms

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation