Mexico City is facing a critical issue of land subsidence, with recent findings from NASA indicating that parts of the city are sinking at alarming rates of more than 0.5 inches per month, translating to over 9.5 inches annually. This phenomenon is primarily attributed to excessive groundwater extraction from underground aquifers, exacerbated by urban expansion that adds weight to the clay-rich soil. The city's unique geography, situated on water-saturated sediments from the former Lake Texcoco, makes it particularly vulnerable to compaction. NASA's NISAR satellite imagery reveals that some sections of the city are sinking nearly 0.8 inches per month. The implications for infrastructure are severe, with reports of damaged rail systems, slanted buildings, and broken roadways. Notably, the Angel of Independence monument has required additional steps at its base to compensate for the sinking ground. Experts warn that once the ground compresses, the effects are largely irreversible, posing a long-term challenge for the city.