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Miami's Sky-High Problem:
Did you know that there's a high-stakes game of sinking building blocks happening in Miami? Well, not quite, but Miami's oceanfront skyscrapers are sinking, according to a recent study. Following the heartbreaking Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in 2021, experts have been viewing the city's skyline with a more careful eye.
The Discovery:
So, what did they find? Some of Miami's towering structures, like the Porsche Design Tower, Trump Tower III and Trump International Beach Resort, have dipped a noticeable 2cm to 8cm between 2016 and 2023. And Sunny Isles Beach wasn't left out of this sinking party! Over 70% of its latest architectural achievements are being gently pulled down.
Whodunnit?:
The culprits? A combination of heavyweight buildings, construction vibrations, groundwater movement, and tidal flows. And the patches hit hardest are those areas having sandy limestone underneath.
The Question of Sustainability:
This startling discovery doesn't just throw building safety into the spotlight, but also challenges the sustainability of towering oceanfront constructions. It’s not just Miami – other coastal regions, including California, are also getting a touch of the sinking feeling.
Did you know that there's a high-stakes game of sinking building blocks happening in Miami? Well, not quite, but Miami's oceanfront skyscrapers are sinking, according to a recent study. Following the heartbreaking Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in 2021, experts have been viewing the city's skyline with a more careful eye.
The Discovery:
So, what did they find? Some of Miami's towering structures, like the Porsche Design Tower, Trump Tower III and Trump International Beach Resort, have dipped a noticeable 2cm to 8cm between 2016 and 2023. And Sunny Isles Beach wasn't left out of this sinking party! Over 70% of its latest architectural achievements are being gently pulled down.
Whodunnit?:
The culprits? A combination of heavyweight buildings, construction vibrations, groundwater movement, and tidal flows. And the patches hit hardest are those areas having sandy limestone underneath.
The Question of Sustainability:
This startling discovery doesn't just throw building safety into the spotlight, but also challenges the sustainability of towering oceanfront constructions. It’s not just Miami – other coastal regions, including California, are also getting a touch of the sinking feeling.
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