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Hawaii Is Sinking 40 Times Faster Than Scientists Predicted—Flooding Could Arrive Decades Early

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A new study from the University of Hawai’i at Mnoa has revealed that parts of Hawaii are sinking at an alarming rate, posing an imminent threat to coastal communities, businesses, and infrastructure.

The study found that since 1905 , Hawaii ’s sea levels have risen at an average rate of 1.54 millimeters per year, a concern in itself.

In areas like Mapunapuna , land is sinking at a rate that significantly outpaces this trend.

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