Cities that could disappear due to rising sea levels

They meet near the coast and are usually tourist destinations, but the climate change can play tricks on him. There are hundreds of cities that could be damaged by rising sea levels.

It turns out that since the 20th century, the global average level of the sea has risen by an estimated 1.6 to 1.9 millimeters per year, due to anthropogenic climate change.

Sea level rise is a risk for people living in coastal cities, as it can generate flooding caused by high tides and storm surges.

According to climate projections, it is believed that the the intensity of the storm will increase Over time, wind speeds will become increasingly damaging and more extreme precipitation.

Some of the cities in danger are building walls to prevent flooding, while other destinations are looking for alternative solutions.

Many areas are at risk of being submerged. Is this possible 36 coastal or nearby cities are partially or totally affected by this change.

The 36 cities that could be affected

An independent organization, Central climate, is dedicated to research and work on climate change and its consequences. They made an interactive map called the “Coastal Risk Screening Tool,” where you can see areas at risk of flooding.

According to the report produced by the organization, there are 36 cities that could be affected by sea level rise.

1. Tokyo, Japan.
2. Bombay, India.
3. New York, United States.
4. Osaka, Japan.
5. Istanbul, Türkiye.
6. Calcutta, India.
7. Bangkok, Thailand.
8. Jakarta, Indonesia.
9. London, United Kingdom.
10. Dhaka, Bangladesh.
11. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
12. San Francisco, United States.
13. Miami, United States.
14. Alexandria, Egypt.
15. Sydney, Australia.
16. Boston, United States.
17. Lisbon Portugal.
18. Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
19. Vancouver, Canada.
20. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
21. Copenhagen, Denmark.
22. New Orleans, United States.
23. Dublin, Ireland.
24. Honolulu, United States.
25. Amsterdam, Holland.
26. Cancun, Mexico.
27. Venice, Italy.
28. Charleston, United States.
29. Macau, China.
30. Bad, Maldives.
31. Long Beach, United States.
32. Savannah, United States.
33. Nassau, Bahamas.
34. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
35. Key West, United States.
36. Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Maldives is an increasingly affected destination. Every year more than 90 islands experience flooding and it is believed that 80% of them will be lost in the next thirty years.

According to UNESCO, Easter Island and its Moai statues in Polynesia are at risk due to rising sea levels and heavy rains. The waves are approaching some statues.

Climate change invites populations to act in this sense. THE JAR states that there is still time to minimize or avoid future negative effects on the world.