Luxury condos and hotels in Miami are sinking into the ground at an alarming rate

Miami's iconic coastline, dotted with luxury high-rises and beachfront condos, is facing an unexpected challenge. Recent research by the University of Miami has uncovered that at least 35 buildings in the region have sunk by up to three inches between 2016 and 2023.

This phenomenon, known as subsidence, is not new but raises fresh concerns about the long-term stability of these structures, particularly as climate change accelerates coastal erosion.

According to the new paper, prominent...