Famous sites to see before they disappear from the Earth -

Earth is changing exponentially quicker with each year, and some of the most famous places on the planet are already demonstrating the consequences of climate change and human interference. These iconic sites are laden with history, but they're suffering so much damage that they face an impending doom. 

From natural wonders and ancient relics to entire bustling cities, check out all the places you need to visit before they disappear.

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Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia's capital city and center of culture, economics, and politics—and home to over 10 million people—is reportedly sinking at one of the fastest rates in the world. Large parts could be submerged by 2050.

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Timbuktu, Mali - The mud brick walls of the mosques built in the 14th-16th centuries are in serious danger because of their earthen architecture.

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Dead Sea - The Dead Sea level is said to drop at least three feet (one meter) annually. Experts fear that it will disappear completely if the population keeps diverting the Jordan River’s flow, as it is the Dead Sea's only source of water.

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 Great Wall of China -

Over-cultivation, natural wear and tear, and the sale of bricks with historical engravings have already damaged two-thirds of the iconic wall.

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Manila, Philippines - The capital city is reportedly sinking by about four inches each year due to over-pumping of groundwater and rising sea levels.

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Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska - The park's 20,310-foot (6190-meter) peak, considered the highest in North America, is undergoing startling changes as the ice of its glaciers are melting. 

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Grand Canyon, USA -

The peak has been listed as one of the 11 most endangered historic sites in the US by the National Trust for Historic Preservation because of depreciation from tourism.

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Great Barrier Reef, Australia -

Studies show that more than half of the reef has been bleached to death from rising water temperatures and acid pollution in the corals.

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Seychelles -

The paradise located off the east coast of Africa is disappearing due to an unprecedented rise in sea levels, which is a serious risk to the low-lying islands.

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Petra, Jordan -

The most famous archaeological site in the country suffers from a combination of rainfall, winds, and weathering caused by the hands of visitors.

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The Alps, Switzerland -

The mountain range loses about 3% of its glacial ice every year because of global warming. Experts predict that half of the ice from the 4,000 glaciers will disappear by 2050 due to past emissions alone.

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Everglades, USA -

This 1.5-million-acre Florida wetlands preserve is the most endangered park in the country because of flooding, the introduction of foreign species, and urban development.

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Mendenhall Valley, Alaska - Beneath the Mendenhall Glacier are famous caves and ice domes that continue to melt every year.

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Memphis, Egypt -

Experts predict that nearby construction, rising groundwater, and pollution threaten the tombs, monuments, and pyramids.

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, USA - The Michigan park known for its beautiful natural scenery is falling victim to climate change. Through altered temperatures and precipitation patterns, the park's natural ecosystems are suffering.

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Due to exploitation of underground water and rapid urbanization, many parts of the city continue to sink in small increments annually.

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, USA -

The dunes and beaches that are 450 ft (137 m) above the coast are suffering from the invasion of algae, mussels, and a rise in phosphate levels.

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Congo Basin -

Two-thirds of the world's second largest rain forest, with 1.3 million sq km, may disappear by 2040 because of illegal mining.

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Venice, Italy - The famous city known for its romantic gondola rides has been slowly sinking over the years, and may disappear completely underwater.

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Glacier National Park, USA -

The park, which was home to over 150 glaciers, now has only 25 active glaciers and is running the risk of losing all its glaciers in the next 15 years.

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Maldives Islands -

This archipelago of the Indian Ocean is sinking gradually because of climate change. Scientists predict that by 2100 the entire country could be submerged.

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Taj Mahal, India -

Due to the pollution and erosion caused by visitors over time, experts believe that the symbol of India could turn into ruins.

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Big Sur, USA - The region is known for whale watching, but due to recent droughts and forest fires it is increasingly difficult to spot aquatic mammals.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, USA - Seventy million years worth of volcanic activity, as well as some of the world's most unique species and geological features, are being threatened by higher temperatures, drier conditions, and invading species.

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New Orleans, USA - Researchers report that the city, located on the Gulf of Mexico, is sinking at a rate of up to two inches per year, due to a combined effect of groundwater pumping and rising sea levels.

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Grand Teton National Park, USA -

In addition to a deteriorating landscape, the park also faces the extinction of trout due to rises in water temperatures.

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Outer Banks, USA - North Carolina's Outer Banks, including beautiful beaches and landmarks like the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, may soon vanish due to the combined effects of storms, development, and a rising sea-level.

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Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania -

The mountain is melting! Between 1912 and 2007, the total area of Kilimanjaro's ice fields had reportedly already shrunk by nearly 85%.

See also: Simple lifestyle changes that help the environment. 

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