The highest point of Maldives is only about 2.5 meters above sea level... The tourist paradise is at risk of being submerged due to global warming and rising sea levels.
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| Venice (Italy):Scientists have announced that Venice is tilting to the east and has continued to sink at a rate of about 2mm per year over the past decade. This is five times faster than previous research projects. Photo: Daily Mail. |
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| Water from the Adriatic Sea enters the city through three ports: Lido, Malamoco and Chioggia, causing frequent flooding. The Italian government has invested a lot of money to build the Mose sea breakwater, in an effort to "save" this romantic city. Photo: Telegraph. |
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| Great Wall of China:One of the seven wonders of the world has been severely damaged by natural erosion, and brick theft to build houses or sell. About 1,962 km of this 2,000-year-old monument has completely disappeared. Photo: Daily Mail. |
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| Only about 8% of the wall, built during the Ming Dynasty (700 years ago), remains intact. In recent years, China has enacted laws to crack down on brick thieves, but with little success. In September, the Chinese government was heavily criticized for restoring the site with white cement, destroying the original appearance and historical significance of the wall. Photo: WiseGeek. |
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| Dead Sea (Jordan):The Dead Sea has attracted visitors for thousands of years. In addition to the high salt concentration that keeps people from sinking, the water is also rumored to have healing properties. |
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| Researchers say the Dead Sea is dropping rapidly, by more than 1 meter per year. It is estimated that since the 1950s, the Dead Sea has lost 40 meters of water due to evaporation. Photo: George Steinmetz. |
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| Maldives:The highest point of this island nation is only about 2.5 meters above sea level. The tourist paradise is at risk of being completely submerged due to global warming and rising sea levels. The Maldives government has announced that it will use annual tourism revenue to build artificial islands for its residents, who are likely to become homeless. |
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| Chacaltaya Glacier:The 18,000-year-old Chacaltaya Glacier, located in the Andes at an altitude of 5,300 m, was once the world's oldest ski resort. In the 1940s, the glacier covered 222,967 km2, then shrank to 79,990 km2 in 1996 before disappearing completely in 2005. |
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| Drawings on the Nazca Plateau (Peru): The “Nazca Lines” in the middle of the desert in Peru are one of the mysterious ancient wonders of the world. Located about 400 km south of the capital Lima, this monument is recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. Photo: Daily Mail. |
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| The giant stylized drawings of flowers, whales, camels... dating back more than 2,500 years, are in danger of disappearing completely due to the harsh climate and human impact. In 2009, water from the Pan-America Highway after a heavy rain washed away one drawing. Many other pictures are being gradually destroyed by mining activities. Photo: Can of Mystery. |
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| Glacier National Park Montana (USA):Once a popular destination for skiers, Montana's Glacier National Park has more than 150 glaciers, spanning 4,000 square kilometers and boasting stunning natural scenery. Today, the park has only about 30 glaciers left, and is at risk of disappearing completely within the next 16 years due to global warming. Many wildlife species, such as grizzly bears, moose and mountain goats, are also at risk. Photo: Daily Mail. |
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| White Cliffs of Dover:The White Cliffs of Dover, a British icon and tourist attraction, are being eroded at an unprecedented rate. New research has found that the cliffs are now eroding at a rate of 32cm per year. This is a staggering figure, compared to the erosion rate of 2cm per year a few hundred years ago. Photo: Daily Mail. |
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