Built on artificial islands described as a 'sponge', Kansai International Airport in Japan is slowly sinking into the water - ...

Built on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay ... However, the airport is facing one significant challenge - it is sinking into the sea. It has, in total, sunk about 38 feet, or nearly 12 metres.

Surfside town commissioners plan to discuss how to better regulate development of new projects to protect nearby buildings after a study found 35 high-rises along Miami’s barrier islands are sinking ...

These low-lying islands are believed to be under threat of sinking due to the rising sea level associated ... transport, and accumulate sand sedimentation. On top of this, we must also address the ...