The news organization “Climate Central” has predicted that in the next three decades the ocean water level will rise, and as a result, many coastal areas will be completely destroyed. If major actions are not taken soon, some amazing and famous cities and places around the world may be submerged under water by 2050. Stay with us to get to know some of these places. (love exploring)
City of London; A city with historical attractions
The city of “London” is located in England, and global warming has put this city at risk of drowning; Because the rise in sea level will cause more floods along the Thames River and as a result buildings near the river such as the Tower of London and Shakespeare’s Globe will be damaged.
Photographer: Ingus Kruklitis / shutterstock.com
Bruges city; Of the scenic destinations in Belgium
Belgium’s coastline and its beautiful coastal cities are very vulnerable to rising North Sea water levels. The picturesque city of “Bruges” (Bruges) in the northwest of this country is no exception to this rule, which is famous for its winding waterways, cobblestone streets and impressive bell tower. Flooding can cause serious damage to the exquisite medieval center of this city.
Photographer: Catarina Belova / shutterstock.com
Delft city; A city with water canals and medieval architecture
The city of “Delft” (Delft) in the Netherlands is at risk of drowning with beautiful water canals, medieval squares and buildings with exquisite architecture. If the North Sea continues to rise at the current rate, the city of Delft may be irreparably damaged by floods and its famous attractions such as the “Delft Municipal Building” may be lost.
Photographer: SF / shutterstock.com
Panama City; A city on the coast of the Caribbean Sea
Some neighborhoods of “Panama City” located in the country of Panama, will probably be under water by 2050. Military fortifications from the 17th and 18th centuries on the Caribbean coast of Panama are also at risk. Since 2012, this defense system has been included in UNESCO’s danger list due to various environmental factors, including sea level rise.
Photographer: GTS Productions / shutterstock.com
Bangkok city; The land of ancient temples
A population of over 11 million people live in the vast capital of Thailand, the city of “Bangkok”. This city is sinking with many water channels. In recent years, large floods have occurred in this city and its buildings have been eroded due to rising water. It is possible that this city will be completely submerged in water soon and its ancient temples, sacred shrines and luxurious palaces will also be destroyed.
Photographer: TWStock / shutterstock.com
Alexandria city; A souvenir from the years before Christ in Egypt
The ancient port city of “Alexandria” was founded by Alexander the Great in Egypt around 330 BC. This city is now known as a modern city that has many cultural heritages and many of them are in danger of drowning; Among them, we can mention the “Citadel of Qaitbay” and the remains of the “Serapeum Temple”. It is also possible that the modern library of Alexandria will also sink in the future; A library that is considered one of the important cultural centers of Egypt.
Photographer: unknown / tripadvisor.com
City of Port Douglas; A pristine and eye-catching nature
Australia is facing major threats to its coastal infrastructure. The eastern coasts of this country are on the way to rising ocean levels, and this affects many of the most popular tourist spots in the state of “Queensland”; For example, the city of “Port Douglas” (Port Douglas) in the state of Queensland is one of the cities that is at risk. Parts of the “Daintree National Park” will also be damaged, and this event is considered a threat to the ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef.
Photographer: Martin Valigursky / shutterstock.com
the country of Mozambique; A country with a special coastline
Mozambique has one of the longest and most stunning coastlines on the African continent. The country will also be more affected by rising ocean levels than other parts of Africa. In this country, coastal flooding can endanger the lives of millions of people and destroy various important infrastructures and ecosystems such as coral reefs and sea grass. Even now, this country is prone to coastal floods; But in the future, large parts of this country will go under the water of the ocean.
Photographer: unknown / artofsafari.travel site
Churchill city; The polar bear capital of the world
The coastline of the province of “Manitoba” located in Canada is facing a worrying future. The city of “Churchill” in this province, which is called the world’s polar bear capital, is still feeling the effects of climate change; But a large part of the city may eventually be completely submerged, destroying important attractions such as the Prince of Wales Fort and parts of Wapusk National Park.
Photographer: Unknown / en.wikipedia.org
Nagoya City; An industrial and advanced city
“Nagoya” is one of the leading industrial cities of Japan, which is located on the island of Honshu. This city, along with cities like Osaka, faces a huge threat from the ocean. In the future, floods may destroy Nagoya City Sewerage Science Museum and parts of Meijo Park.
Photographer: unknown / gltjp.com site
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Cover photo source: shutterstock.com; Photographer: Unknown (Qaytbai Castle in Alexandria, Egypt)
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