Trying to confront a massive flood risk, Jakarta faces 'problem on top of problem'

At Least they are tapping into some experience base that has many year of experience in dealing with similar problems.

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - Very true. What I had a hard time getting my mind around was the sinking up to 10 inches a year part. Rising seas, okay I get that, but combine that with sinking that much per year and you are in real trouble.

SFC Christopher Perry - Oh Yeah, The Sinking comes from extracting the Fresh Water from the underground water table. Between the two, It sounds like a serious challenge.