Jakarta—Indonesia’s capital and home to over 10 million people—
is literally sinking.
This short natural‑disaster documentary is narrated by Marc Scott, a documentary narrator for science, climate, and extreme‑weather stories. Some districts drop as much as 10 inches per year, largely from groundwater extraction that collapses the land. Add rising seas, stronger storm surges, and frequent flooding—and the city faces a crisis of survival.
Indonesia’s response is historic: build a new capital on higher ground. Jakarta isn’t just sinking… it’s being left behind.
Narrated by Marc Scott, this documentary short explores the crisis of Jakarta, a city literally sinking by inches each year. Marc specializes in science, history, and real-world documentary narration, bringing complex stories to life with clarity and impact.
Transcript
“This major city is sinking by inches every year.”
Jakarta—Indonesia’s capital and home to over 10 million people—
Is literally sinking.
Some parts drop by as much as 10 inches per year.
Why?
The city is pumping groundwater from aquifers beneath its foundations.
And as the water disappears… the land collapses.
At the same time, sea levels are rising.
Flooding is more frequent.
Storm surges hit harder.
Indonesia’s solution?
Build a new capital.
On higher ground.
Jakarta isn’t just sinking.
It’s being left behind.
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