SFO runway crack (IMAGE)

American Geophysical Union

SFO runway crack

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San Francisco’s runways are sinking more rapidly than 14 other major coastal airports, according to new research to be presented at #AGU23 this week. Sinking can cause deformation, cracks, and sinkholes, posing risks to aircraft.

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Liza Lester

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