The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is sinking at an alarming rate, and unless something is done about it, the city could be underwater within a few decades.
Jakarta is located on the coast of Java, which is one of the most tectonically active areas on Earth. This has resulted in Jakarta sinking at a rate of around 6.7 inches (17 cm) per year. The combination of subsidence and rising sea levels means that Jakarta is in danger of being completely …