The effect is like shaking ground coffee around to create more room, one researcher told CNN. But that wasn’t the startling conclusion.

Miami’s barrier islands are home to swathes of tall luxury buildings, and, according to a study recently published in Earth and Space Science, about three dozen are sinking.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling in unexpected ways, in some cases because of nearby construction, according to a new study.

First-ever observation of continuous subsidence shows as much as 70 percent of high-rises affected in some areas of Miami

More than 30 luxury high-rise buildings in Miami Beach, FL, are currently sinking into the ground, shocking new research has revealed—but that hasn't stopped a swath of homebuyers and developers from investing in the area.

Surfside condominium has highlighted the need for monitoring building stability, especially in coastal areas beset by multiple environmental challenges.

Dozens of buildings in South Florida, including luxury condos and hotels, are sinking into the ground, according to a new study. The study from the University of Miami found 35 buildings in the Miami area sank as much as 3 inches between 2016 and 2023.