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US–Indian space mission maps extreme subsidence in Mexico City

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NISAR radar data from October 2025 to January 2026 show parts of Mexico City sinking by more than 2 centimeters a month. The measurements reveal rapid ground subsidence linked to groundwater pumping and long-term compaction beneath the city, while also demonstrating the satellite’s ability to track surface deformation through clouds and vegetation. [phys.org]

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