By Karmactive Staff

Since its 1994 opening, the $20 billion Kansai International Airport has sunk 11 meters, presenting significant infrastructural issues.

By Karmactive Staff

Photo Source: Google

By 2056, experts estimate total submersion, which is a significant departure from earlier stability projections.

By Karmactive Staff

Photo Source: Google

Built on two man-made islands, Kansai is sinking more quickly than expected, causing anxiety in the aviation industry in Japan.

By Karmactive Staff

Photo Source: Google

Kansai is a vital hub for airlines such as ANA and JAL, even in the face of natural calamities like the 2018 Typhoon Jebi.

By Karmactive Staff

Photo Source: Google

As the airport's foundations, like a "wet sponge," buckle under the weight of great pressure, engineers are faced with a challenging battle against the elements.

By Karmactive Staff

Photo Source: Google

Since its 1994 opening, the $20 billion Kansai International Airport has sunk 11 meters, presenting significant infrastructural issues.

By Karmactive Staff

Photo Source: Google

By 2056, experts estimate total submersion, which is a significant departure from earlier stability projections.

By Karmactive Staff

Photo Source: Google

Built on two man-made islands, Kansai is sinking more quickly than expected, causing anxiety in the aviation industry in Japan.

By Karmactive Staff

Photo Source: Google

Kansai is a vital hub for airlines such as ANA and JAL, even in the face of natural calamities like the 2018 Typhoon Jebi.

By Karmactive Staff

Photo Source: Google

As the airport's foundations, like a "wet sponge," buckle under the weight of great pressure, engineers are faced with a challenging battle against the elements.

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