A’s eyeing Tropicana site for possible ballpark on the Vegas Strip.

Interesting, but understandable point. But wouldn't that be the case for almost all soil in Vegas?
Not at all. Biggest issue here, soil wise is clay, or caliche. Expansive soil, that is very difficult, and expensive to dig through. There are places wehere the underground "river" runs through the valley, but only in certain places.
 
Last time I was there the friend I was staying with said the Luxor has been sinking into the ground. Thought he meant metaphorically, didn't realize that it's literally sinking into the ground.
My uncle and cousin are Iron workers. They have been in in and out there there over the years, reinforcing the other three corners, to hold up the corner that is sinking. There are windows popping out of the rooms, and there are several rooms, and even a couple complete floors that can no longer be rented out. Water just runs into the rooms through the windows when it rains.
 
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