Study finds dozens of luxury buildings in Miami area are sinking

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. Researchers said the main cause behind the sinking was vibrations from construction, which can cause soil particles to compact and settle. This results in land subsidence, which is a term for the sinking of land gradually over time.