HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa identified that parts of the Hawaiian Islands are sinking faster than other areas.

UPDATE: 5:50 p.m. The flood advisory for Hawaii island has been canceled. The entire state remains under a flood watch through Sunday afternoon.

New data shows Hawaiian Islands are sinking faster in some areas. ... The team studied nearly 20 years of satellite data and developed high resolution technology to accurately map coastal topography.