High-Rise Buildings On South Florida Beaches Are Sinking

Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels are sinking or settling along South Florida beaches.
A new study from the University of Miami says 35 buildings along an almost 12-mile stretch from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach have sunk or settled between 0.8 and 3.1 inches.
In some cases the changes are being caused by nearby construction. It’s not uncommon for buildings to sink a little during construction and right afterward. However, the scientists say the results of their recent study are surprising because the changes happened several years after construction.