The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is sinking at an alarming rate, with some parts of the city already below sea level. This has caused a myriad of problems for the city’s residents, from increased flooding to a lack of clean drinking water.
Jakarta is located on the coast of Java, one of the most seismically active areas on earth. This, combined with the city’s rapidly growing population and lack of proper infrastructure, is causing Jakarta to sink at an alarming …